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Imperialism
As the Gilded Age transformed the U.S. into an industrial and economic powerhouse, the nation's focus expanded beyond its borders. The same forces that drove rapid industrialization—new technologies, increased production, and a search for markets—also fueled a shift toward imperialism. As you read the latest addition of the Vanley Journal, keep in mind the following--How will economic, political, and ideological motivations lead the U.S. to expand its influence overseas?
Imperialism: An expansionist FOREIGN policy -- When nations extend their political, military, and economic control over territories
Racial Theories
Frontier
Military
Economic
The Vanley Journal
We must keep an eye on the Spanish!
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Will other European powers interfere over the Cuban rebellion against the Spanish? Will the Spanish Empire seek to expand?
Monroe Doctrine
Nicolau, known as "The Butcher", continues to use brutal tactics during the Cuban War of Independence. His methods include reconcentration, in which he forcibly relocates Cuban civilians into camps in hopes to quell the rebellion.
Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau
Too Close to Home
1898
Too Close to Home
The Cuban Revolt
The Vanley Journal
The Journal Offers $50,000 Reward for the Conviction of the Criminals Who Sent 258 American Sailors to Their Death.
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Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Convinced the Explosion of the War ship was not an Accident
not an accIdent
$50,000 REWARD! For the Detection of the Perpetrator of the Maine Outrage!
REWARD$50,000!
$50,000 Reward
February 1898
$50,000 Reward
Who Destroyed the Maine?
The Vanley Journal
We must act now! We cannot stand for this !!
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Congress responds to the President's message to war with a joint resolution!
Congress Declares War
President McKinley lists four reasons in which the U.S. is to intervene in Cuba on behalf of the rebels!
President McKinley's message to congress asking for formal action.
April 1898
DECLARATION OF WAR
The Vanley Journal
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Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, put together a regiment of volunteers who have proved to be up for the task. The Rough Riders have won the Battle of San Juan Hill, now taking the high ground!
Teddy Roosevelt - A Hero!
April 1898
The Charge of San Juan Hill!
The Vanley Journal
U.S. Government Expands its Territory!
The United States has officially gained possession of former Spanish territory!
Treaty of Paris
In just four short months, the United States has been declared the victor of the war against Spain!
"Splendid Little War"
December 1898
Peace Treaty is Ratified!
The Vanley Journal
Politicians debate the question of annexation!
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The citizens of America have spoken! Now is the time to annex the Filipino islands. The commercial opportunities in Asia are endless and the Filipinos are clearly incapable of self-rule.
Annex the Philippines now!
Filipino nationalist Emilio Aguinaldo is clearly unhappy with the change in colonial rulers. Just two days after the peace treaty was signed, fighting has broken out between American forces and Filipino nationalists. Will this mean more war?
Emilio Aguinaldo Rebels
May 1899
The Filipino Insurgents On The Move!
Return
The lightly proffered laurel, The easy, ungrudged praise. Comes now, to search your manhood Through all the thankless years, Cold-edged with dear-bought wisdom, The judgment of your peers!
To seek another’s profit And work another’s gain Take up the White Man’s burden— And reap his old reward: The blame of those ye better The hate of those ye guard— The cry of hosts ye humour (Ah slowly) to the light: "Why brought ye us from bondage, “Our loved Egyptian night?” Take up the White Man’s burden-Have done with childish days-!
Go send your sons to exile To serve your captives' need To wait in heavy harness On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half devil and half child Take up the White Man’s burden In patience to abide To veil the threat of terror And check the show of pride; By open speech and simple An hundred times made plain
ake up the White Man’s burden— Send forth the best ye breed
Rudyard Kipling, "The White Man's Burden: The United States & the Philippine Islands, 1899
The Vanley Journal
Filipino Civilians Suffer!
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The war has now raged on for three years, with the death toll over 4,200 Americans and 20,000 Filipino combatants.
Continued fight for independence
1901
The Filipino American War Continues
The Vanley Journal
While the war is over, U.S. military presence is still prevelant on the islands in hopes to continue the peace.
Continued U.S. Presence
General Jacob F. Smith Forced to Retire!
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The U.S. military has officially captured the Filipino nationalist, Aguinaldo, ending the war. However, rumors continue to swirl of sporadic fighting on the islands.
Rumors of random outbreaks of violence
1902
Aguinaldo Captured!