American Imperialism II

Question 1

Philippines

Answer 1

1899-1902

• Welcomes US as allies
- during struggle against Spain
• Did not want to be “under” anyone, wanted to be independent
• US decided to not let Philippines become independent
• Philippines rebelled
• Treaty of Manila signed
- granted full independence

Question 2

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 2

1823

• Europeans stay out of American affairs

Question 3

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 3

1904

• Prevent European intervention in Western Hemisphere
• Addition to Monroe Corollary

Question 4

Panama Canal

Answer 4

• Panamanian Independence - 1904 
  - issued declaration of independence from Columbia 
  - support from US 
  - US use of Isthmus Panama for financial Compensation 
  - Columbia denied 
• Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty signed 
  - US permanent possession 
  - Panama received $10Mill