Foreign Developments: The Aftermath of the Spanish-American War Flashcards
What treaty brought an end to the Spanish-American War? When was it made?
The Treaty of Paris, 1898
What was the result for Cuba in terms of with Spanish rule?
They got rid of it
What did the USA gain in Cuba?
Guantanamo Bay
Why did the USA gain Guantanamo Bay?
To keep American Business interests present in Cuba
What was created to protect Cuba from other foreign nations?
A protectorate
Which other nations did the USA gain control of from the Spanish-American War?
The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam
Which group was founded that opposed the expansion of the USA after the Civil War?
Anti-Imperialist League
Why did the Anti-Imperialist League attack the USA?
Because they had violated the principles which the USA was created on
What founding principle had the USA violated by getting involved in the Cuban uprising against Spain?
Isolationism
Give an example of one nation which the USA took over after the 1898 War which Anti-Imperialists opposed, and why they opposed it
Conquest of the Philippines, because the USA did it very violently
What were many Anti-Imperialists worried about which linked to Racism?
They worried that more possible states would mean more immigrants
Why is it important to note that the average age of Anti-Imperialists was 69 years old?
This meant they were born closer to the USA operating more under its original principles
When was the Platt Amendment passed?
1901
What did the Platt Amendment say?
It allowed the USA to intervene with Cuba
What was the long term significance of the Platt Amendment?
It would later be used to justify the USA intervening with Latin America
