2. How do you convince your parents to give you more independence?

3. U.S. involvement in Puerto Rico Puerto Ricans resent U.S. control of their governments Congress passes the Foraker Act, which denied citizenship to Puerto Ricans and gives the president’s control over Puerto Rico's government

4. Cuba Becomes a Protectorate The treaty of Paris Ensures Cuban independence, but the U.S. Army steps in As a result of the Platt amendment, the United States maintains control over Cuba

5. Filipinos Rebel The Filipinos revolt against U.S. rule, and U.S. forces brutally crush the rebellion Under U.S. rule, the Philippines gradually achieve independence

6. China and the Open Door Policy European powers and Japan establish spheres of influence in China John Hay proposes that European nations share their trading rights in China with the United States The United States and other imperialist powers put down a rebellion against foreign influences in China

7. The Impact of U.S. Territorial Gains Imperialism forces Americans to expand their knowledge of the world Some Americans continue to oppose imperialism for economic and moral reasons

8. Complete “Acquiring New Lands” and “America as a World “Power”