1. Spanish American War 2 Phases PHASE 1: The Philippines PHASE 1: The Philippines –The Philippines was a Spanish Colony –Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay

2. The War in Cuba PHASE 2: CUBA PHASE 2: CUBA –Led by the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry – The “Rough Riders” (cowboys, miners, college students, policemen, athletes, Native Americans & future Pres. Teddy Roosevelt) –Attacked stronghold of Santiago, Cuba – destroyed fleet as it was attempting to escape –Week later, the U.S. took Puerto Rico Total war time: less than 3 months

4. Results of the War The U.S. received: The U.S. received: –The Philippines (colony) –Puerto Rico –Guam –The right to intervene in Cuba (Platt Amendment) –The status as a “World Power”

5. Results of the War Treaty of Paris: Spain forced to give up Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines Treaty of Paris: Spain forced to give up Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines Cuba got independence – but only if they included the Platt Amendment: The U.S. had the right to intervene in Cuba anytime there was a threat to “life, property, and individual liberty” Cuba got independence – but only if they included the Platt Amendment: The U.S. had the right to intervene in Cuba anytime there was a threat to “life, property, and individual liberty” The U.S. also got to build a Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba The U.S. also got to build a Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

6. The United States in China Other imperialist nations already involved in China (Japan, France, Britain, Germany, Russia) – Each with own Spheres of Influence (economic rights and special privileges) Other imperialist nations already involved in China (Japan, France, Britain, Germany, Russia) – Each with own Spheres of Influence (economic rights and special privileges) –Sec. of State John Hay wanted Open Door Policy: No single country gets monopoly on Chinese trade. Most Nations: Acceptable agreement –Angry Chinese, upset with many foreigners – Led to the Boxer Rebellion – foreigners killed and rebellion put down by force

8. The Panama Canal The U.S. wanted a short-cut that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans The U.S. wanted a short-cut that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans President Roosevelt sent troops to Colombia when they refused to sell us the land for the canal. Troops helped support a revolution by a group called the Panamanians – when they won, they formed their own country of Panama President Roosevelt sent troops to Colombia when they refused to sell us the land for the canal. Troops helped support a revolution by a group called the Panamanians – when they won, they formed their own country of Panama

10. Policing the Hemisphere Teddy Roosevelt made it clear the U.S. would be dominant in Western Hemisphere. –M–M–M–Monroe Doctrine: Policy preventing other nations from intervening in Latin America Roosevelt added the Roosevelt Corollary: Still prevented European intervention, but added that U.S. could act as “Policeman” in region We could “Intervene” in domestic affairs if it helped the ‘stability’ of the region