American Imperialism

Document Content and Description Below

Political Debate: American Imperialism Analysis Objective What was the political debate surrounding American Imperialism after the Spanish - American War? Historical and Geographical Context - Dire... ctions:​ Read the timeline below and answer the two analysis questions that follow. 1867 1893 1898 1899 1903 1904 Annexation of the Midway Islands Purchase of Alaska from Russia Queen Liliuokalani is dethroned in Hawaii - a provisional government is set up instead by the United States Debates over annexation begin in the US Congress April 1898 - the United States declares war on Spain and invaded Cuba, sparking the Spanish American War August 1898 - the United States formally annexes Hawaii August 1898 - the Spanish American war ends with the United States winning; US gains all of Spain’s holdings outside of Africa including Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico (Cuba becomes a US protectorate) February 1899 - US - Philippine War begins for Philippine independence; the war takes an ugly turn with both sides resorting to guerilla tactics Sept 1899 - Secretary of State John Hay writes the open door notes - providing the United States an open door to trade in China. Panama Canal Zone established - the US begins construction on the Panama Canal, taking over the project from France and forcing Colombia to recognize Panamanian independence. After helping settle conflicts and debt between Venezuela and Santo Domingo with European powers, President Roosevelt formally expands US foreign policy by declaring the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine Historical and Geographical Context - Analysis Questions: 1) After 1867, did the United States remain generally isolated or were they more formally involved in global affairs? - The united states became more and more involved with global affairs after 1867. 2) In which parts of the world was the US extending their influence? - The first place the US extended their influence was in hawaii officially in 1898, US wins all of spain’s holdings outside of africa including: guam, philippines, and puerto rico in 1898, open trade with China in 1899, and 1903 is when the US established the panama canal [Show More]

Last updated: 1 year ago

Preview 1 out of 5 pages