America gets in the game Most Americans disliked the idea of colonizing other nations Yet some Americans were outspoken why they should colonize: Need to fulfill destiny as a world power Business interests of opening new markets and trade possibilities Thanks to the Spanish-American war, the US received the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam Led to Emilio Aguinaldo (Filipino) asking for immediate independence like the US promised US engaged in a struggle (1899) with Filipino nationalists US would help them prepare for self-rule Built roads, railroads, hospitals, schools, but exploited economy for cash crops
The United States and Latin America The Monroe Doctrine Many Latin American countries scared of Europeans coming back President James Monroe declares the Monroe Doctrine Stated that American continents not considered subjects for future colonization Cuba Declares Independence Still a colony of Spain but gave up the fight But war raged on US joins Spanish American War Lasted four months Cuba was independent by name and hated US for intervention relationship still strained today Spain gave up PR, Gaum, Philippines
Political Cartoons BIG difference between regular cartoons and political cartoons is that political cartoons have to do with current events During this time period, different magazines have different opinions on imperialism in America Judge and Puck magazines-----PRO imperialism Life and The World----ANTI imperialism
EXAMPLE 1: Judge, 1899
EXAMPLE 2: Life, 1899
Additional Clues Set B: McKinley was President at the start of the Philippine War. He supported expansions and thought it was his duty to civilize the Filipinos. Set C: Columbia is a symbol of American liberty Set D: Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States Set E: In the 1880s and 1890s, hundreds of African Americans were lynched Set F: You will need to look at a map of the world to see how close the Philippines are to China
The United States and Latin America Panama Canal Connects Oceans Land travel long and difficult Idea of canal across Panama Teddy would pay $10 million plus yearly payment to build canal to Colombia They said more $$, then US said revolution and won a 10 mile zone to build it Roosevelt Corollary Extension to Monroe Doctrine to protect economic interests “international police power”
Hawai’i becomes a Republic Interest grew in Hawai’i when it was a port on the way to China and East India Sugar was the wealth of Hawai’i Queen Lilioukalani asked for more power but was removed by American businessmen Sandford B. Dole took over power and asked for annexation Refused the first time But, 1898, the republic of Hawai’i became a state.