What was one result of the Opium War? Bell ringer What was one result of the Opium War?
U.S. Economic imperialism 12.3
Latin America after independence Continuous cycle of poverty Political instability led to power by caudillos U.S. became main trading partner Fear of lack of security led to Monroe Doctrine (1823) Declared that American continents are free from future colonization
Cuba declares independence 1868: Cuba starts 10 yr war for independence 1895: José Marti launches 2nd war 1898: U.S. joins war – becomes Spanish- American War 1901: Cuba becomes independent in name only Spain lost Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines
Panama Canal U.S. sought a faster way to travel from coast to coast Pres. Theodore Roosevelt decided on canal 1903: Panama controlled by Colombia U.S. offered $10 mil – declined Encouraged revolution, won, & Panama gave U.S. permission to build Project finished in 1914
The Roosevelt Corollary U.S. presence in Latin Am. Grew 1904: Pres. Roosevelt issued Roosevelt Corollary Extension to Monroe Doctrine Gave U.S. right to be “an international police power” in the Western hemisphere