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 ID: 375215
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US Territories & ProtectoratesSlide2
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.Slide3
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. Slide4
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.Slide5
Puerto Rico (1898)
Spoils of Spanish-American War
Benefit:
Strategic Location in the Caribbean Sea. Used in building of Panama Canal.Slide6
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.Slide7
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. Slide8
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.Slide9
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