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US in World Affairs after 1890
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Creation of International Markets
By 1900, the US had become an imperialistic nation with many colonies over the world.
Americans looked to Latin American and Asia as markets and raw materials for the increased industrialization.
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Reasons for international growth
Many influential writers of the age urged overseas expansion
Growth of a strong navy
The US became a global power through trade, diplomacy, and conquest.
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Open Door Policy
Proposed by President McKinley’s Secretary of State, John Hay in September 1899
All nations controlling portions of China would grant free trading opportunities to all nations.
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Dollar Diplomacy
President Taft, in 1909, urged American banks and businesses to invest in Latin America.
Promised the US would step in if unrest there threatened their investments.
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Expansion
Secretary of William State Seward negotiated for or bought:
Midway Islands in the Pacific, 1867
Alaska from Russia, 1867
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Hawaiian Islands
Early American interests by traders, whalers, and missionaries
In 1884, US leased the naval base at Pearl Harbor
Large supplier of sugar
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Hawaiian monarchy opposed American control.
However, following a rebellion by sugar planters for American control, Hawaii was annexed in July 1898
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Latin America
The US used the Monroe Doctrine to further their interests in Latin America.
The Monroe Doctrine kept European nations from meddling in the western hemisphere.
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Spanish-American War
Began with Cuban war for independence from Spain
Sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor, February 15, 1898 united American opinion for war.
Congress declared war April, 1898.
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Commodore George Dewey’s fleet was ordered to Spanish-controlled Philippines Islands.Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, ’98, entire Spanish fleet sunkUS Army troops attacked Cuba in June.
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Results of the War
United States received Puerto Rico and Guam and the Philippines in the PacificCuba was granted independence from SpainThe US had the right to intervene in Cuban affairs
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Teddy Roosevelt became a hero as the leader the the “Rough Riders” who stormed San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898
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President Theodore Roosevelt
“Rugged Individualism”
“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”
Became known for his “Big Stick” policy in the Caribbean.
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Panama Canal
The US encouraged Panama’s independence from Columbia, which did not want the US to build the canal
Once independent, negotiated a treaty with Panama to built the canal
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Linked the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Reduce sailing time from New York to San Francisco by 60 days (a huge savings of time and money
Began in 1904; 10 years to complete
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