Leads to imperialism
The goal of Jose Mart
To achieve full independence in Cuba
Long term causes of the Spanish American war
Cuba's freedom from Spain, Yellow Journalism, and Economic needs
Treaty of Paris
US gains land from Spain.
Cuba becomes independent
Pay $20 million for Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines.
The Teller Amendment
Act of Congress in 1898 stating that when the US got rid of the Spanish's rule of Cuba then Cuba would be free. Prevents Cuba from turning hostile against the US
Roosevelt and Corollary
US acts as an internal police power to intervene in Latin America if European nations disregarded the Monroe Doctrine..
Desire for the Philippines
US would be in control of a strategically important part of the world
It posed as an anti-imperialist power
Short term causes for the Spanish American war
sinking of the USS Maine and Delome Letter
Hay-Pauncetote Treaty
Gave the US the right to create and control a canal across the Central American Isthmus to connect the Pacific and the Atlantic
Platt Amendments
Authorized US intervention in Cuba to protect its interests. Cuba pledged not to make treaties with other countries that could compromise its independence. It granted naval bases to the US (Guantanamo Bay)
Big Stick Diplomacy
Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy, "Speak softly and carry a big stick and you will go far".
True or False:
The Philippines had a valuable naval base in the Atlantic
FALSE! It was in the Pacific
What is Yellow Journalism
Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensation and attract readers. Led to Spanish American War.
Bunau Varilla Treaty
Agreement between the US and the Revolutionary Government of Panama granting the right to build a canal.
Jones Act
Regulates maritime commerce in US
Requires goods shipped between ports to be transported on ships that are built, owned, and operated by US citizens.
Dollar Diplomacy means...
US government would guarantee loans made to foreign countries by American business people
American investments in Latin America
Additional desire for Philippines
Filipino-American war
Emilio Aguinaldo
American ruling of Philippines
What is the outcome of the SA War?
US Victory
General Weyler's policy or "Reconcentration Policy"
Sent thousands of Cubans to concentration camps. The rural population had 8 days to move into designated camps.
Foraker Act
Established Puerto Rico as an unorganized US territory. Puerto Ricans were not given US Citizenship.
Moral Diplomacy states...
US denying recognition to any Latin American government--views it as oppressive, democratic, or hostile to US interests: pressures Latin American nations to establish Democratic government.
Factors that led to imperialism
Economic growth, political power, military alliances, assimilation to American lifestyle.
What does the US victory produce?
Peace treaty that makes the Spanish relinquish claim to Cuba and sovereigning over Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
Open Door Policy
Where all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China to prevent a monopoly on trade.
Boxer Rebellion
An uprising in China aimed at ending foreign influence in the country.
Social Darwinism
The application of Darwin's Theory of natural selection to society, specifically economics and business