US Territories & Protectorates
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US Territories & Protectorates
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Hawaii (1893)
• US annexed at the urging of US sugar planters who wanted to get out of paying a tariff.
• Benefit: Strategic location in Pacific (naval base).
• Queen Lili: Hawaiian queen at time of annex. Wanted to return Hawaii back to her people.
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Alaska (1867)• Bought from Russia for $7.2 million.• Benefit: Rich in minerals, oil, timber,etc.
Also, close to Asia.• Seward’s Folly: Dream to have Alaska part of
US.
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Cuba (1903)
• Given independence after Spanish-American War. Made it s US protectorate.
• Benefit: Wanted to protects US businesses (sugar, tobacco, mining, RRS, and utilities).
• Platt Amendment: In Cuba’s constitution, stated US has certain controls over Cuba.
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Puerto Rico (1898)
• Spoils of Spanish-American War• Benefit: Strategic Location in the Caribbean
Sea. Used in building of Panama Canal.
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Philippines/Guam (1898)• Spoils of the Spanish-American War• Benefit: Strategic location in the Pacific
Ocean. Filipinos helped US fight Spain & then tried to fight US for independence, but rebellion put down. 200,000 Filipino civilians were killed.
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China (1899)• Open Door Policy: US wanted unrestricted
trade rights w/ China.• John Hay: Encouraged the demand of free
trade.• Boxer Rebellion: China tried to rid itself of
“Foreign Devils.” US & European powers put down rebellion.
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Panama Canal (1903-1914)• Panama was owned by Colombia. US
encouraged Panamanians to fight Columbians for independence.• Benefit: Wanted a short-cut for trade
from Asia to Eastern markets. US owned until 1999.
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