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Results of SpAm War

Mrs. Causey SJMS-Results of Spanish American War

TermDefinition
World Power The U.S. emerged as this after the Spanish-American War.
Independence Cuba gained this from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
U.S. Territorial Possessions The Phillipines, Guam and Puerto Rico became U.S. possessions after the Spanish-American War.
War of 1812 and Mexican War Last 2 Wars the U.S. was involved in with foreign countries (before Spanish-American War).
Monroe Doctrine From 1823, stated the Western Hemisphere is closed to colonizing by Europing countries.
Cuban independence U.S. did not want to give this immediately after the Spanish-American war.
The Philipines U.S. wanted to make this country a colony
Philipine independence This did not occur until after World War II.
Self-governing territory Puerto Rico became this in 1917.
Open Door Policy U.S. supported this policy stating that no country should have a monopoly on trade with China.
Panama Canal Built on land purchased from Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Economic interests Key reason for U.S. involvement in international affairs.
Public opinion Key reason for U.S. involvement in international affairs.
Platt Amendment Doctrine that gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba.
Roosevelt Corollary U.S. policy that permitted U.S. intervention in Latin America when it was necessary to maintain stability in the region.
Yellow fever and malaria Diseases that made building the Panama Canal very difficult.
Colombia Country that had owned Panama.
Panama Canal Zone 10 mile wide strip of land where the Panama Canal was built, it cost the U.S. $10 million dollars for the land and yearly rent.
Sphere of Influence Areas where foreign nations claimed special rights and economic privileges, this was occuring in China in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
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