1. How did America become a World Power?
U.S. History & Government
11th Grade Boys/Girls
Date: July 17, 2019

2. U.S. Control of Puerto Rico
Treaty of Paris, that ended Spanish- American war, gave U.S. Control of Puerto Rico
U.S. Soldiers landed in Puerto Rico in July
Puerto Ricans resented U.S. military rule because soldiers did not treat the locals well.
Foraker Act of 1900 ended military rule and set up a civilian government.
U.S. Kept Strict Control over the people and government
1917: Puerto Ricans were made U.S. citizens
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3. U.S. Control Over Cuba U.S. forces occupied after Cuban independence
1900: Cubans wrote a new constitution but U.S. forced them to add Platt Amendment
Cuba got limited right in foreign affairs
U.S. got special privileges like right to intervene
Cuba was made a U.S. Protectorate –
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power.
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4. U.S. Influence on China
By 1899 many nations created “spheres of influence” in China
Secretary of State John Hay proposed an “Open Door Policy” for China.
Chinese Ports to be opened to all nations and the country to maintain its independence.
In 1900 a secret society started a rebellion against foreign dominance.
It was put down with U.S. help.
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5. Roosevelt’s Usage of American Power
Roosevelt became president after McKinley’s assassination in 1901
He used American Power to help settle Russo-Japanese War and won Nobel Peace Prize in 1905.
He also used his influence and American power to build the Panama Canal.
Had Panama become independent when Colombia refused to grant land for the Canal.
1904: Declared Roosevelt Corollary – his foreign policy.
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6. Taft’s Usage of U.S. Power
1911: Taft use Roosevelt Corollary to take over Nicaraguan railroads and banks for American businesses.
American businesses also collected Nicaragua’s custom duties
When Nicaraguans rebelled against American dominance Taft sent in troops.
This was called “Dollar Diplomacy” – Taft’s Foreign Policy
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7. Missionary Diplomacy of Woodrow Wilson
U.S. wouldn’t recognize government’s that were oppressive, undemocratic or opposed to U.S. business interest.
Wilson sent troops to Mexico to topple General Huerta’s government and helped Carranza to come to power
New Rebellion by Francisco “Pancho” Villa & Emiliano Zapata
Wilson Sent Troops to Mexico again & withdrew in 1917.
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8. Homework
Questions 3 on page 564 &
Question 1 on page 571