US Imperialism

Spanish-American War

Conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States. Fought mainly for the issue of Cuban independence from Spain.

Yellow Journalism

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to attract readers. Also one cause of the Spanish-American War

Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico

Territory gained by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War

Causes of the Spanish-American War

Cuban rebellion against Spain..... Yellow Journalism, Explosion of the USS Maine...DeLome Letter

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

The U.S.S. Maine

This was a ship sent to Havana Harbor, Cuba; it was sent to protect Americans in Cuba; the Maine explodes; the United States declares war on Spain as a result

William Seward

arranged US to purchase Alaska from Russia (known as Seward's Folly)

Alfred Mahan

Navy Captain wrote in his book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, that a nations's strength depends on its naval might......Leading imperialist.

Queen Liliuokalani

the Hawaiian queen who was forced out of power by a revolution started by American business interests

Hawaii

Increased the military might of the U.S. by providing a strategic naval base

Results of the Spanish-American War

-Spain loses most of it's empire
-The Platt Amendment allows the U.S. to intervene in Cuba
-The U.S. acquired the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico
-The U.S. increases it's strength as a world power

Panama Canal

connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, built from 1904 - 1914.

Roosevelt Corollary

Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force

Fear of Competition (US Motive)

Fearful that the country might be closed out in the struggle for the global markets and raw materials

Platt Amendment

Allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba and gave the United States control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Philippine-American War

armed conflict between the Philippines and the United States from 1899-1902. It was a continuation of the Philippine struggle for independence. The Philippines declared war on the US and it became a savage conflict with guerilla warfare. Villages were destroyed, civilians were murdered, and prisoners were tortured. The war ended when Aguinaldo surrendered in 1902.

Annexation of Hawaii

U.S. wanted Hawaii for business and so Hawaiian sugar could be sold in the U.S. duty free, Queen Liliuokalani opposed so Sanford B. Dole overthrew her in 1893, William McKinley convinced Congress to annex Hawaii in 1898