Today, in class, we got on the computers and we discussed beard styles for KOVEMBER.
#12 Outcomes/Effects of the Spanish-American War. We won of course, and it was the first war that the US took concern of World Issues. Jessica talked about Ruling Puerto Rico. We took over Puerto Rico militarily, and we set a military government until a standard government was created. The upper house was chosen by the President, while the lower house was chosen by the citizens. In 1917, Puerto Ricans became US citizens. They have every right that Americans have (have to pay taxes, up for the military draft if necessary), except they cannot vote.
Ruling Cuba--Ally Jones. Cuba's Independence.was recognized after the US declared war against Spain in 1898. The Teller Amendment guarenteed Cuban Independence after the war. The Platt Amendment of 1901 set a few ground rules towards Cuba:
1. Cuba could not make treaties with other countries that would threaten their independence.
2. US could intervene in Cuba to keep order.
3. Cuba could not go into debt.
4. Us could buy or lease land for naval bases or refueling stations (Guantanomo Bay).
Ally did her PowerPoint Presentation on The Progressive Era. I mean are you kidding me? I thought we were done with this weeks ago. She talked about worker safety and conditions to start 'er off. She mentioned that kids in the late 1800's worked in textile factories and even mines!
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