chapter 11 expansion in the pacific, mexico, and cuba the us eyes smaller nations to control to...
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Chapter 11 Expansion in the Pacific, Mexico, and Cuba The US eyes smaller
nations to control to expand its power.
The Impulse for Imperialism
Imperialism The quest for colonial empires
Why do countries become empires? New markets New raw materials More power!
Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge
Wanted the US to expand.
“Small states are of the past and have no future…the great nations are rapidly absorbing…places of the earth. The US must not fall out of the line of march.”
Acquiring Hawaii
Hawaii is wanted by most large countries Why?
Tropical climate Fertile soil for farming Good location
The US starts sending settlers and traders.
American Influence in Hawaii’s History 1820’s
Missionaries land in Hawaii Wanted to expand
Christianity Began to farm sugar cane.
1870’s US controlled Hawaiian king
Kalakaua Promised to give US
privileges of Hawaii Farm land Subsidy
A government bonus payment for goods
US takes control of Hawaii
1875 Kalakaua gives up power At gunpoint, he is forced to
sign a Constitution limiting his role to a figure head.
1891 Kalakaua dies
Sister Liliuokalani takes over as queen.
1900 Hawaii becomes US territory
Liliuokalani gives power to US “I, Liliuokalani…protest against any acts done
against myself and the constitutional government of the Hawaiian kingdom. However, to avoid any collision of armed forces I, under protest, yield my authority until such time as the US shall reinstate me to power.” Queen Liliuokalani, 1900
US involvement in China
Prior to 1900, China was being
influenced by large world powers such as France Britain Germany Russia
Spheres of influence Regions where a
particular country has rights over another country’s Mines Railroads Trade
The Open Door Policy
1899, Henry Cabot Lodge asks for US to be added to the sphere of influence “We ask no favors. We only ask that we shall be
admitted to that great market upon the same terms with the rest of the world.”
Open Door Policy Gives all nations equal access to trade and investment
in China.
The Boxer Rebellion
Spring 1900 Boxers attacked
westerners in China Boxers = Chinese who
hated outsiders
Boxer Rebellion Battle between Boxers
and army from Western Countries. Lasted only 8 weeks.
Conflict with Cuba
Joseph Marti Leader of Cuban rebels
who wanted to make Cuba an independent country
1896 Spain sends Gen.
Valeriano Weyler Kills 200,000 Cubans
taking control of Cuba
The US Reacts to Cuba’s Problem William Randolph Hurst
Writer for the New York Journal
Wanted the US to intervene in Cuba.
Pres. McKinley says no!
Remember the Maine!
Feb. 15, 1898 USS Maine had been sent
to Havana, Cuba
USS Maine blew up!
Hearst declares “DESTRUCTION OF THE WAR SHIP USS MAINE WAS THE WORK OF THE ENEMY!”
Blamed it on the Spanish! Evidence proved it was a
fire in a coal bin.
The Spanish American War
1st battle Philippine Islands
Controlled by Spain
US. Gen. George Dewey Took Naval fleet of 12
ships and surrounded Spain’s navy
What do you think happened?
US takes control of Philippines Dewey easily destroys
Spanish navy
US takes control of country with help of Emilio Aguinaldo Leader of rebel army in
Philippines against Spain
US moves to Cuba
July 1, 1898 Teddy Roosevelt takes
his Rough Riders and defeats Spanish army in Cuba.
Best battle = San Juan Hill Rough Riders = 1,000 Spanish troops = 2,000
Roosevelt wins with only 300 casualties
What to do with the Philippines now? Pres. McKinley
Admits he does not even know where they are!
American citizens don’t want to control other country. Should make them an independent country.
1902 Congress passes Philippine Government Act Established an independent government in Philippine
1 governor 2 house Congress
US Territories 1905