War of 1898 and US Expansion

Consequences of the War of 1898

  • Conquered Lands:
    • Cuba (protectorate)
    • Guam
    • Puerto Rico
    • Philippines
    • Hawaii (annexed)
  • Panama Canal
  • Cuba:
    • Platt Amendment (1901-1934)
  • Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
    • US Interventions in the Caribbean Basin
  • Imperialism in Asia
    • Philippine-American War (1899-1902)
    • Open Door Policy

Panama Canal

  • Colombian and US Diplomats agreed to 1010 million payment plus 250,000250,000 per year for 99 years for control over the Panama Canal Zone.
  • Colombian legislature rejected treaty and demanded 2525 million down payment.
  • US supported Panamanian independence.
  • 1903 Hay-Herrán Treaty granted the United States the original deal.

Platt Amendment (1901-34)

  • US can intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence and the maintenance of a government.
  • US to oversee all foreign and domestic policy in Cuba.
  • US granted lease to naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine -- 1904

  • US intervention may be required in America for "chronic wrongdoing" or "impotence."
  • The US may exercise "an international police power."

US Interventions in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America

  • Numerous interventions in Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico occurred between 1898 and the 1930s.
  • These interventions involved military occupations, financial supervision, and control over customs collection.

Open Door Policy (1899-1900)

  • A statement of principles by the United States calling for equal opportunity for international trade and commerce in China, and respect for China's administrative and territorial integrity.