1. United States History & Government
11th Grade Boys & Girls / Al-Madinah School
17 May 2019
What was the nature of U.S. Involvement in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines and China?

2. American Rule in Puerto Rico
Some Puerto Ricans, like Munoz Rivera, wanted independence.
Some Wanted Statehood
Others wanted some form of Self Government.
US initially governed Puerto Rico under a Military Rule.
Foraker Act in 1900 ended military rule and brought a civilian government
Congress granted citizenship to the Puerto Ricans in 1917 and voting right to elect there legislature.

3. U.S. Role in Cuba
American Military occupied Cuba after the Spanish- American War.
Americans let pre-colonial officials to rule Cuba.
Thousands of Cubans were imprisoned.
US military, however, did humanitarian work.

4. Platt Amendment and Cuban Constitution
US forced Cubans to add some amendments to its constitution in 1901
Cuba Could not make any treaty that might limit its independence or permit a foreign power to control any part of its territory
The United States reserved the right to intervene in Cuba
The United States could buy or lease land on the island for naval stations or refueling stations.
Cuba became a U.S. Protectorate and remained for next 31 years.

5. U.S. Role in the Philippines
Filipinos under Emilio Aguinaldo started rebellion against US annexation of Philippines in
Americans caused Filipinos to suffer.
The war was over after 3 years.
US set up a government with an appointed governor.
There was a two house legislature
Filipinos elected the members of the lower house
On July 4, 1946 Philippines got its independence.

6. United States and China
China’s imperial government of Qing Dynasty was weak due to the lack of modernization
Britain, France, Japan, Germany, Russia all had created “spheres of influence” in China with “extra-territorial” rights.
America Proclaimed an “Open Door Policy” towards china.
Imperialist nations were asked to maintain china’s independence
Boxer Rebellion threatened foreign dominance and foreign forces put down the rebellion.

7. American Interest and Open Door Policy
Open Door Policy reflected 3 American Beliefs:
Growth of American Economy depends on exports
US had the right to intervene overseas to keep its markets open
Feared that closing of an area to American products, citizens and ideas threatens the very survival of the United States.

8. Impact of Imperialism Under President McKinley US gained an Empire.
Anti-Imperialist League was created
President Grover Cleveland, Industrialist Andrew Carnegie, Social Worker Jane Addams and many writers [like Mark Twain] were members of the League.
Homework:
Questions 1, 3, and 5 on page 564.