APUSH Chapter 22 Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the circumstances of the US’s Imperialism with Puerto Rico
A
Appointed governor
Appointed legislature
No promise of statehood
No citizen until 1917
2
Q
Platt Amendment
A
1903
Added to the Cuban constitution
Provides ability for US to intervene militarily in Cuba
Protectorate-promotes economic ties
Creates military base to protect US investments (Guantanamo Bay)
US involvement in Cuba present to this day
3
Q
Bryan was
A
Anti Imperialism
4
Q
Twain is
A
Anti
5
Q
Beveridge
A
Pro
6
Q
What happens in the Philippines
A
Expect independence like Cuba Emilio Aguinaldo leads insurrection against US 1899 Uses guerilla warfare Atrocities in both sides Reeductuon camps, water torture, etc Fighting ends in 1901 Aguinaldo captured 4000 Americans killed, 600000 Filipinos killed
7
Q
Effects of Filipino war
A
Washington sends aid to islands
Improve roads, sanitation, public health, education
Filipinos give independence (1946)
After WWII–>decolonization
