Spanish American War Effects
There are many effects of the Spanish American War. Spain lost the last of their colonies and would later be removed from the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. would gain many colonies such as the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, and etc. Due to this war the U.S. recognized as a world power. The United States ended up spending more money/lives putting down Filipino rebellion. It also caused opened markets in Cuba and other places near cuba
Theodore Roosevelt
When William McKinley was assassinated Roosevelt took over as president and became the youngest man ever to become president. He joined himself with those progressives who urged regulation of the trusts rather than destroying them.
Rough Riders a group of American volunteers that formed
to fight at San Juan Hill in Cuba.
San Juan Hill
It was the site of one of three battles from the Spanish American War
Insular Cases
The Insular Cases are a series of opinions by the United States Supreme Court about the ranking of United States territories acquired in the Spanish American War.
Anti-Imperialist League
A group formed as a way to protest American colonial oversight in the Philippines island.
Teller Amendment
Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's supremacy and gave the United States the right to intercede if Cuba got into a problem
Platt Amendment
This amendment gave the United states the right to take over the Island of Cuba. It stated that if that country entered into a treaty or debt that might place its freedom in danger.
Emilio Aguinaldo led U.S troops and captured Manila, collaborating with Filipino insurgents to overthrow the Spanish rulers
Open Door Notes
Allowed multiple imperial powers access to China with none of them in control of that country.
Boxer Rebellion
A popular peasant uprising in China that blamed foreign people and institutions for the loss of the traditional Chinese way of life.
Russo Japanese War
Russia and Japan were fighting over Korea, Manchuria and many other countries, even though neither one could gain a clear advantage and win.
Theodore Roosevelt
When William McKinley was assassinated Roosevelt took over as president and became the youngest man ever to become president. He joined himself with those progressives who urged regulation of the trusts rather than destroying them.
Rough Riders a group of American volunteers that formed
to fight at San Juan Hill in Cuba.
San Juan Hill
It was the site of one of three battles from the Spanish American War
Insular Cases
The Insular Cases are a series of opinions by the United States Supreme Court about the ranking of United States territories acquired in the Spanish American War.
Anti-Imperialist League
A group formed as a way to protest American colonial oversight in the Philippines island.
Teller Amendment
Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's supremacy and gave the United States the right to intercede if Cuba got into a problem
Platt Amendment
This amendment gave the United states the right to take over the Island of Cuba. It stated that if that country entered into a treaty or debt that might place its freedom in danger.
Emilio Aguinaldo led U.S troops and captured Manila, collaborating with Filipino insurgents to overthrow the Spanish rulers
Open Door Notes
Allowed multiple imperial powers access to China with none of them in control of that country.
Boxer Rebellion
A popular peasant uprising in China that blamed foreign people and institutions for the loss of the traditional Chinese way of life.
Russo Japanese War
Russia and Japan were fighting over Korea, Manchuria and many other countries, even though neither one could gain a clear advantage and win.