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The Rise of American Power: From Cuba to the Philippines (1898)

Chapter 17, Section 2 explores the evolution of American power on the world stage during the late 19th century. It highlights key events such as the Chilean mob attack on U.S. sailors, the U.S. involvement in Cuba's rebellion against Spain, and the military campaign led by Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" in the Philippines. This section delves into themes of jingoism, sensational journalism, and America’s aggressive foreign policy, culminating in the Treaty of Paris which ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.

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The Rise of American Power: From Cuba to the Philippines (1898)

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  1. Chapter 17 Section 2 USA- world power Americans- bigger and stronger

  2. Chapter 17 Section 2 continued • Displays of USA Power • Chilean mob- attack US sailors • Forced to pay $75,000 to the families • Rebellion- Brazil • President Cleveland- naval units- Rio de Janeiro • Arbitration- settlement-dispute-person-listens- makes a decision

  3. Chapter 17 Section 2 continued • Cuba- rebelled-Spain-1868 • Cubans- guarded camps • Cuba- destroyed American sugar plantations • Yellow journalism- sensational headlines and stories • Jingoism- aggressive foreign policy

  4. Chapter 17 Section 2 continued • Steps to war • De Lome letter- McKinley- weak • Explosion of the USS Maine • Preparing in the Philippines- key base- USA- protect its Asian trade • McKinley’s war message- “Remember the Maine!”

  5. Chapter 17 Section 2 continued • War’s first action- Philippines • Troops gather in Florida- First Volunteer Cavalry- “Rough Riders” • Led by Theodore Roosevelt • July 1, 1898- “Rough Riders” up San Juan Hill- most famous incident of the war • Treaty of Paris- Spain- 1898- Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam to US • Unincorporated territories

  6. Chapter 17 Section 2 continued • Cuban independence- Teller Amendment- McKinley- military government in Cuba • Platt Amendment- Cuba- no foreign agreements- US- naval bases- US could intervene • 1887- Hawaii and US- sugar- duty-free • Spheres of influence- areas-economic and political control • Open Door Policy- US and China- equal access to China’s customers

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