Transcript U.S. Acquires Alaska

U.S. Acquires Alaska
• Bought from the
Russians for $7.2
million.
–2 cents p/a
• Land rich in
resources.
U.S. Takes Hawaii
• Rich, white sugar owners
wanted to be annexed.
• Hawaiians didn’t approve
• U.S. marines overthrew the
Queen – Sanford B. Dole headed
the government
• Pres. McKinley favored
statehood.
• Aug. 12, 1898: Hawaii. Became
a U.S. territory
YELLOW JOURNALISM
• A style of writing
that exaggerates
the news to lure
readers. Used to
anger Americans
with the treatment
of Cuban citizens
by the Spanish
DeLome’ Letter
Letter sent from Enrique
De Lome’ the Spanish
Ambassador to the United
States. DeLome’ was very
critical of President
McKinley in the letter and
after it was leaked to
press it helped American
citizens approve of
Spanish-American War.
USS Maine
US Naval ship that was
sunk in Havana Harbor on
February 15, 1898. Even
though we were unsure of
how the explosion
happened this plus yellow
journalism lead to the
United States declaring war
against Spain.
Spanish American War
Conflict between the
United States and Spain
in 1898. Conflict
originated in Cuba but
also included fighting in
the Philippines.
President McKinley
initiated
Rough Riders
Battle at San Juan Hill
Calvary Unit
made up of
volunteers that
was under the
leadership of
Teddy Roosevelt.
Played a
significant role in
winning the war
in Cuba.
Dewey takes the Philippines
• May 1st 1898
• Commodore George
Dewey attacked the
Spanish fleet in Manila
Bay.
• Filipino nationalist
defeated Spain on the
ground.
• Dewey was a hero
TREATY OF PARIS
• Ended Spanish American War
• Puerto Rico and Guam ceded
to United States
• US paid $20 million for rights
to the Philipines
• Cuba became a U.S.A
protectorate
WAR AND PEACE IN THE PHILLIPINES
• Filipino rebels launched an uprising against
U.S. occupation.
• William Howard Taft was placed as governor
• 1916 Congress passed the Jones Act to
ensure the Philippines freedom.
BOXER REBELLION
• Secret Society of Chinese
peasants knows as Boxers.
• Wanted to rid China of
Western Influence
• 1899: Boxers massacred
Western Missionaries.
• 1900: International forces
including American troops
help to put down the Boxers.
Open Door Policy
• Secretary of State John Hay
informed European Countries
that the US wanted to
preserve Chinese Territorial
and administrative entity.
• FREE TRADE AMONG ALL
COUNTRIES WITH CHINA
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR
• Conflict between Russia
and Japan over water and
land rights.
• Teddy Roosevelt
negotiated the treaty to
end the war.
• Roosevelt earned the
Nobel Peace Prize for his
actions
GREAT WHITE FLEET
• Roosevelt won
congressional support to
build a “New” Armada.
• 16 White Battleships were
constructed in 1907.
• Good will cruise around
the world showing
America’s increased
military presence.
Foraker Act
• Established a Civil
Government in Puerto
Rico
• Governor was appointed
by US President
• Part of Legislature was
Puerto Rican citizens
Platt Amendment
• Restricted rights of Cuba
– Cuba could not sign an
agreement with another
nation without USA
approval
– Cuba to lease a Naval
Station to USA
– Gave USA the right to
intervene if necessary
Roosevelt Corollary
• AKA: BIG STICK
DIPLOMACY (1904)
• Added on to support the
Monroe Doctrine (1823)
• The USA would protect
countries in the Western
Hemisphere from
European influence.
Panama Canal
• USA helped make
Panama independent from
Colombia.
• Constructed a canal that
helped cut down travel for
shipping going from
Atlantic to Pacific
• Was a major project
Dollar Diplomacy
• President Taft’s Economic
plan to bring stability to
Latin American
• Substitute $$$ for bullets
• Increase American
investments to help
strengthen countries
Moral Diplomacy
• President Wilson’s plan for
protecting Latin America.
• It was our “Moral”
obligation as a country to
Latin American countries
• Still used military to
enforce the policy