1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. EXAMPLE 1: Judge, 1899

5. EXAMPLE 2: Life, 1899

6. 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

7. 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”

8. 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.