1. Imperialism….Imperialism….
how the US acquired territorieshow the US acquired territories

2. The Need for More MarketsThe Need for More Markets
Productivity created surplusesProductivity created surpluses
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Export to foreign marketsExport to foreign markets
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Spurring of US expansionismSpurring of US expansionism
Acquisition of new landsAcquisition of new lands
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Increase American glory and prestigeIncrease American glory and prestige
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Led to growing involvement in Latin AmericaLed to growing involvement in Latin America
and Hawaii and Samoaand Hawaii and Samoa

3. CubaCuba
Cuba under Spanish ruleCuba under Spanish rule
Seen as natural expansion for US territorySeen as natural expansion for US territory
US imposed sugar tariff caused economicUS imposed sugar tariff caused economic
chaoschaos
Cuban rebels launched revolution againstCuban rebels launched revolution against
SpainSpain
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Caused economy to fall apartCaused economy to fall apart
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Massive destruction of countrysideMassive destruction of countryside
American concerns roseAmerican concerns rose
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$50 million invested in sugar industry$50 million invested in sugar industry
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Exports to US plummetedExports to US plummeted

4. Spanish-American War 1898Spanish-American War 1898
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USS Maine in Havana HarborUSS Maine in Havana Harbor
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Exploded February 1898Exploded February 1898
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Spanish blamed, although was determined anSpanish blamed, although was determined an
accidentaccident
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US troops sent inUS troops sent in
Battle of San Juan HillBattle of San Juan Hill
Theodore Roosevelt and Rough RidersTheodore Roosevelt and Rough Riders
First and last major battleFirst and last major battle
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Treaty of ParisTreaty of Paris
Cuba gained independenceCuba gained independence
US acquired Guam and Puerto Rico andUS acquired Guam and Puerto Rico and
purchased Philippinespurchased Philippines

5. Roosevelt’s PolicyRoosevelt’s Policy
““Speak softly and carry a big stick”Speak softly and carry a big stick”
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe DoctrineRoosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
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Asserted right of US to act as international policeAsserted right of US to act as international police
power in Latin Americapower in Latin America
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty signed with GreatHay-Pauncefote Treaty signed with Great
Britain gave US exclusive right to build andBritain gave US exclusive right to build and
control any proposed canal through Centralcontrol any proposed canal through Central
AmericaAmerica

6. US assisted with presence-only inUS assisted with presence-only in
Panama’s fight for independencePanama’s fight for independence
US recognized Panama as independentUS recognized Panama as independent
nationnation
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Signed treaty to build canalSigned treaty to build canal
Viewed construction of canal throughViewed construction of canal through
Central America as vital to American worldCentral America as vital to American world
powerpower

7. William H. Taft’s PolicyWilliam H. Taft’s Policy
““Dollar Diplomacy”Dollar Diplomacy”
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Encourage US businesses to invest in foreignEncourage US businesses to invest in foreign
regionsregions
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Use dollars—not bullets—to advance USUse dollars—not bullets—to advance US
authority and prosperity while promotingauthority and prosperity while promoting
worldwide economic stabilityworldwide economic stability

8. Woodrow WilsonWoodrow Wilson
US should champion democracy aroundUS should champion democracy around
globe and help maintain world peaceglobe and help maintain world peace
““Moral Diplomacy”—self-determinationMoral Diplomacy”—self-determination
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Allowed US to meddle in Latin America andAllowed US to meddle in Latin America and
AsiaAsia

9. Understanding ImperialismUnderstanding Imperialism
Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution  surplus productssurplus products 
export goodsexport goods  foreign trade (expansion offoreign trade (expansion of
economic markets)economic markets)
Cuba—area of expansionism for many US businesses;Cuba—area of expansionism for many US businesses;
sought independence from Spain;sought independence from Spain;
Explosion ofExplosion of U.S.S. MaineU.S.S. Maine led to Spanish-Americanled to Spanish-American
WarWar  Cuban independence and US gained PuertoCuban independence and US gained Puerto
Rico, Guam, Philippines thus becoming imperial nationRico, Guam, Philippines thus becoming imperial nation

10. The EndThe End