Imperialism in China, and Japan
Inside Mexican Revolution
Spanish American War Information on Panama Canal Hawaiian Annexation
By: Haley Jennings
Pros & Cons Some pros are being able to access cheap labor and raw materials. Some would have a sense of pride and superiority, also the countries would become stronger. Some cons were that more people would come to the U.S. and would make more competition with jobs and lower salary wages.
The U.S. became closer to China and Japan because of Matthew Perry, the foreign country roles, and the Boxer Rebellion during the United States imperialism in china and Japan. There was also some pros and cons that came with imperialism. Some pros are being able to access cheap labor and raw materials, some places would have a sense of pride and superiority. Some cons is that imperialism was often imbued with racism and condescension, which people are able to argue about. Commodore Matthew Perry was sent by President Millard Filmore in 1853 with a fleet of four ships into Edo (Tokyo) Bay. Matthew Perry had made a treaties with Japan. The four treaties were peace and friendship between the United States and Japan, opening two ports to American ships at Shimoda and Hakodate, help for any American ships wrecked on the Japanese coast and protection for shipwrecked people, and permission for American ships to buy supplies, coal, water, and other necessary provision in Japanese port.
Foreign countries had really big roles when it came to China. The British had forced China to open five ports to British trade. The United States actually received trading privileges. China’s rulers also struggled to keep foreign interests from overrunning the country. Also, John Hay had a role in the foreign affairs. In 1899, John Hay had written the Open Door Policy. It wasn’t until March 1900, after John had sent notes recommending the Open Door Policy to Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Japan, France, and Italy, that the policy In June 1900, the Boxer Rebellion was born. Boxers was approved. laid siege to the capital city of Beijing. Western nations had rushed 20,000 troops, including 2,000 Americans, to China. After a year in September 1901, China had signed a humbling agreement. Today, the U.S. is closer to Japan and China because of Matthew Perry, the role of foreign countries, and the Boxer Rebellion.
Hawaiian Annexation
Drew Contreras
The United States shouldn’t have done this because it is not right how Hawaii had there on things going on own culture and beliefs. We the United States talk about how we believe in freedom and the right to live at peace but yet we come into Hawaii and take over and pretty much bully them for Hawaii. We need to think about how they feel and there perspective. The people of Hawaii should be of concern and they should not always think of themselves. They mostly have done this because they were I guess you can say scare but regardless they should have waited
threat.
to react and see what was going to happen. The United States didn’t want the Hawaiian monarchy to rebuild and once they started to rebuild they took over. In my eyes and thoughts that it sets a bad example. This is why the United Sates are called bullies but I say scared bullies because they take over anything that think that will cause them a
They Annexed Hawaii at first they would not except it so they had to force it. In 1959 Hawaii became American territory.
When the Americans came and took over and it was not very willing. They forcefully came in and demanded Hawaii. They were never willing to go
There for they should not be shunned for asking for it back because they have every right not to only ask for Hawaii back but have Hawaii back. It would have been a different story if they had asked and made compromises but they didn’t and that’s where they were wrong about the way they went about the situation.
The Queen no longer had authority or any type of power, they had come and took all power and any type of authority. The Americans had taken over with no vote, I think that’s why the 17th amendment was created for everyone to have a decision and a right to vote for what they want. And I think if they want to keep it one they should have the state vote and have the chance to win it back even though that shouldn’t be necessary but it has come down to that. It is a place they wanted to make a part of U.S. so they should have treated as one and voted whether they wanted the queen and it to stay what it is or now to change it back or to take the offers of the United States. Because no matter what the U.S. offers them now does not mean that it’s right to just snatch it from them. They should have had a vote or have asked at least if they wanted to make it apart of the United States they should have treated as a part of it. That is an act of a hypocrite. In 1993 congress apologized for U.S. role in over throwing Queen Liliuokalimi.
The Spanish American War
BY: Cyle Cox Have you ever wondered why some wars take place? The Spanish American war released a lot of issues including, the USS Maine explosion, the War in Philippines, and the War in Cuba. And some people didn’t know why and still don’t know why this war happened. The USS Maine explosion was very questionably answered. The de Lome letter was a piece that explained the opinion of the involvement of Spain in Cuba that expanded the war intensity between Americans and Spanish because it said that McKinley the president that was elected in 1896 that tried to prevent the war involving Spain is “weak and catering.” The Maine had been sent to Havana, Cuba to protect American lives and their poverty. The war in the Philippines was a big part in the Spanish American War. Roosevelt sent George Dewey the commander of the United States Navy to Spain on secret orders. Dewey’s orders were to attack the Spanish fleet on the Philippines. The Americans had the advantage of modern ships with iron and steel hulls and also superior weaponry. Dewey and his army started their journey on May 1, 1898. Two hours later Captain Gridley reported that the Olympia was low on ammunition. Later Dewey decided to retreat to renew supplies but later found out that they had plenty of supplies, so they continued to fight at battle, soon after noon Spanish fleet was ablaze and sinking. The Americans still won the battle.
The Spanish American War The war was fought in many different places. It took place right above the border line of the southern hemisphere. Cuba was one of those places. American congress adopted the Teller Amendment. The Teller Amendment stated once Cuba freed itself from Spanish rule the Island to it’s people. Victory was definitely going to be a hard task to achieve because the United States wasn’t as prepared as they should have been. Most of the soldiers that fought in Cuba were enlisted men also known as regulars. Another type of soldier were the most famous volunteer and they were known as the rough riders which was organized by president Theodore Roosevelt. Finally their were a plenty amount of problems in the Spanish American War because their were unfair projects that were done and caused to produce many issues between the two countries.
The Cuban area.
Where the war took place in the Philippines.
MEXICAN REVOLUTION BY: BRYAN SPROSTON
MEXICAN REVOLUTION ( ARTICLE BY BRYAN SPROSTON)
The Mexican Revolution officially began in 1910 after Francisco Madero overthrew Porfirio Diaz, who was had been the Mexican president since 1876. Diaz brought Mexico to be a fairly normal society. But he also jailed our killed anyone that stepped in his way, he was also greedy he took money investors had gave him and put it to his personal needs therefore many Mexicans lived in poverty, making citizens revolt. Diaz did whatever he could to stop Madero from coming to office. When Madero was finally brought to office in 1911, he tried to establish a democratic government. Madero was quickly overwhelmed by Diaz supporters, and was overthrown in 1913 by Victoriano Huerta. But U.S president Woodrow Wilson didn’t see Huerta as president he saw Venustiano Carranza as president. A man named Pancho Villa was furious when he heard this and he got a gang of his supporters to murder group of American mining engineers. Wilson was furious by this and sent General John J. Pershing into Mexico and chased villa for almost a year but couldn't catch him. To solve all the trouble a new constitution was established for Mexico. Should the U.S. gotten involved?
In my opinion the United States should have gotten involved in the Mexican Revolution. The reason I think we should have gotten is because our nation was threatened and attacked . Another reason I believe we should of gotten involved in the Mexican Revolution is because our country needs to establish a save surrounding . Also innocent American’s were murdered because of one mans opinion. Finally we need to show other country's that we don’t mess around when it comes to the safety of our people if we are threated we need to react in the best interest of our country. In Conclution I think that the United States should have gotten involved in the Mexican revolution because we were threatened and it was in the best interest of our country to help a neighboring country out.
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By: Nick Zanella
The Panama Canal is very important to America for many reasons, shortcut through the canal, giving American political ability to persuade panama, and shows America’s perseverance to get the job done. The Panama Canal was meant to be a 50 mile wide canal. The French started and couldn’t finish because they went bankrupt. America bought the rights to the canal and the equipment to the canal from the French. With the Technology they have now being in the 19th Century they can accomplish, unlike in the previous Century where they could only dream of building it. When America Built it they could get a ship from Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean without going around south America.
With America’s being in Panama, Roosevelt supported Panama wanting independence from Columbia. The very next day Roosevelt said he supported them, Panama declared independence from Columbia. Having Panama Independent, America quickly recognized the Republic of Panama. Doing that Panama gave America total unending sovereignty over a 10 mile wide canal zone. America had many issues with the Canal though. Diseases from mosquito's from nearby marshes cause malaria and yellow fever. Dr. William C. Gorgas was sent down to investigate this problem. His solution was to use mosquito oil to fumigate the still water places where mosquito's inbred. After fumigating the whole isthmus, it rounded to the cost a total of 1 million dollars. Having a alliance with The Republic of Panama, we can have a passage way through Central America that let’s America get ships from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and using our perseverance to sanitize Panama.
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