Why did the US and other countries look to imperialism?- Brings military power and prestige to your country- Naval bases and refueling stations- $$$$- For natural resources as well as opening new markets to sell your goods(trade)- Belief in cultural superiority- White Man's BurdenMckinley: "to take them all and to educate the Filipinos, and Upluft abd civilize and Christianize them."Ch. 10.2- The Spanish American War- By 190, Spain was a dwindling empire- Philippines, Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and a few colonies in Africa( Morocco and Western Sahara)The US had been interested in CUba for a long time- UUS tried to buy Cuba in 1854- Cubans had been revolting against Spain frequently( 1868, 1878, 1886, 1895) wanting independence.
Comments