Unit 8 notes 3
- 2. I. Foraker Act- Ended US military rule in Puerto Rico Set up a civil government US could appoint PR’s governor and upper house Puerto Ricans became US citizens in 1917
- 3. II. Platt Amendment- changes to the Cuban constitution, added by the US Made Cuba a U.S. protectorate, a country whose affairs are controlled by a stronger power It included:
- 4. 1. Cuba could not make treaties that limited its power within Cuba itself 2. The US could intervene in Cuba 3. Cuban government was not to go into debt 4. The US could buy or lease Cuban land for military use and refueling
- 5. III. Philippine-American War A. US took control of Philippines with the Treaty of Paris ($20M) B. Emilio Aguinaldo- Filipino rebel leader that believed US had promised independence
- 6. C. The War Lasted 3 years (1899-1902) Claimed 20,000 Filipinos lives 4,000 American soldiers died War cost the US $400 million D. Philippine Islands became independent on July 4, 1946
- 7. IV. The U.S. and China A. The US feared that China would be colonized by Europe and they would be shut out B. Open Door Notes- Letters issued by the US to all other imperialist nations, creating an open door of trade with China
- 8. Boxer Rebellion Europe dominated most Chinese cities, resentment among Chinese grew Secret groups known as “Boxers” (martial arts) killed hundreds of missionaries and foreigners In 1900 troops from US and Europe put down the Boxer Rebellion