Acquiring New Lands

Puerto Rico Many wanted independence! Others wanted statehood or self-government No promises from U.S. to be independent after Spanish American War.

Americans in Puerto Rico - 1898

General Nelson A. MilesCommanding office or military forces in PRAssures Puerto Ricans they were there only to protect them!

General Guy V. Henry Openly insulted Puerto RicansSaid they are “children”Limited them access to alcohol/tobaccoTried to Americanize them

Puerto Ricans & Independence

At first they welcomed U.S. intervention, then came to fear it. Many wanted U.S. citizenship and local self-government

Citizenship for Puerto Rico 1900- Congress passed Foraker Act

1901 – Supreme Court rules the Constitution doesn’t apply to people in acquired territories 1917- Grants U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans and the right to elect BOTH houses

CubaFor 4 years after war – U.S. Army governs Cuba. Platt Amendment1. Cuba not to make treaties that

could limit independence or permit foreign power

2. U.S. has rights to intervene to preserve independence and maintain order

3. Cuba not to go into debt4. U.S could buy or lease land on

the island for naval and coaling stations

• Protectorate – A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power

The PhilippinesResentment over Treat of Paris erupted in rebellionPhilippine-American War

3 year warWar cost $400 million and claimed 4,000 American lives

Aftermath U.S. set up government for PhilippinesTaft served as governorAmerican college graduates went to teach

Independence on July 4, 1946

ChinaOpen Door Policy

John Hay issues a series of policy statementsSent to Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Russia

Calls for access to China’s coastal ports, elimination of special privileges and maintenance of China’s independence

Boxer Rebellion – 1900Secret society of “Boxers” revolted Opposed to Western influence Thousands died during fighting

Foreign Policy- Open DoorHay’s issues second series of Open Door

notes Said: keep safe equal and impartial trade with Chinese Empire

3 beliefs of U.S. Capitalist Economy

Growth of U.S. economy depends on exportsU.S. has right to intervene abroad to keep markets openFeared the closing of an area to products, citizens or idea threatened U.S. survival