1. What was its relationship to the U.S.?
Puerto Rico
Very similar to that of a colony or protectorate
Cuba
Protectorate; very similar to that of a colony
The Philippines
China 1900
“Trading Partner”

2. Why did the U.S. try to control its affairs?
Puerto Rico
Its location was of strategic importance to the U.S.
Cuba
To Protect American businesses
The Philippines
To provide the U.S. with raw materials and new markets
China 1900
To establish and protect new markets in China

3. What laws and policies affected its relationship with the U.S.?
Puerto Rico
Treaty of Paris; Foraker Act; imperialist policies
Cuba
Platt Amendment; imperialist policies
The Philippines
Treaty of Paris; removal policy; imperialist policies
China 1900
Open Door Policy; imperialist policies

4. What violent events affected its relationship with the U.S.
Puerto Rico
Spanish American War
Cuba
Spanish-American War
The Philippines
Spanish-American War; Philippine-American War
China 1900
Boxer Rebellion

5. John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U. S
John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia. Note Three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door Policy
The U.S. economy relied on exports to ensure growth

6. John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U. S
John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia. Note Three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door Policy
The U.S. had the right to intervene abroad to keep foreign markets open to it

7. John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U. S
John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia. Note Three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door Policy
U.S. survival was threatened by the closing of an area to American products, citizens, or ideas