Quest for EmpireChapter 4

Imperialism

I. Remake the world in the American image!

1. Imperialism – imposition of control over other people

1. Colonies2. 1880 to 1914active imperialism.3. More markets = more power!

II. HAWAII

1. In 1890 USN Cpt. Alfred T. Mahan 2. “Influence of Sea power Upon History”

3. Strong Navy!! 4. Need colonies for bases; way stops5. Andrew CarnegieShips need steel!!

HAWAII (cont’d)

6. January 1893 – Queen overthrown 1. Hawai becomes a republic2. Sanford B. Dole!!!

7. 1898 –HI becomes a territory 1. 1959 became the 50th state in the

union

III. Cuba

1. Cuba sugar plantations;tobacco;cigars2. Spain harsh over Native Cubans → denied

independence3. 1895 – Jose Marti launches a revolution from

America.

Cuba (cont’d)

8. American “Yellow” Press generated American sympathy

9. Exaggerated stories about the Cubans and the Spanish

10. “Cuba Libre”rallying cry 11. Hearst: “you furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the

war.”

Cuba (cont’d)

13.U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor

14.Press accused Spain of sabotage! 15.Realityboiler exploded16.“Remember the Maine”

Cuba (cont’d)

17. McKinley sends Spain an ultimatum:18. 18. April 19th, 1898

1. U.S. Congress declares Cuba independent 2. Spain ordered to withdraw3. Authorized President to use military force 4. Teller Amendment

19 . Spain declares war!

IV. THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR

1. 1st battleThe Philippines April 11, 18982. Islands held key strategic purposes4. America’s 1st war overseas5. Rough Riders6. Press made TR a hero and household name

THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR (cont’d)

8. The war lasts 3 months – the summer of ’989. “splendid little war”10. 5,400 Americans died – but only 379 from

actual combat.

THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR (cont’d)

11. Peace Treaty of Paris – 1898a. Cuba independentb. U.S. gets Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam

12. Platt Amendment a. U.S. gets military bases b. Cuba can’t sign treaties against American interests c. The U.S. can intervene

V. America and Latin America

1. Panama Canal2. Pacific and Atlantic Oceans quicker3. Panama controlled by Colombia4. U.S. encourages Panamanian rebels to rise in

rebellion