U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America

Protecting Financial Trade/Plantations (Sugar Exports) in Cuba

• U.S. involvement was primarily to support Cuban independence from Spain.

• Economic interests in Cuba, particularly in sugar plantations, motivated U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War to protect trade and investments.

• The U.S. aimed to establish military bases in Cuba for strategic purposes.

• The U.S. wanted to promote democracy in Cuba as a reason for involvement.

Imperialism and its conflict with American ideals

• Imperialism promotes freedom and democracy.

• Imperialism aligns with the principles of the Constitution.

• Imperialism goes against the ideals outlined in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence (DOI).

• Imperialism is a key component of American exceptionalism.

Establish international markets

• Creating trade networks and economic opportunities in foreign countries to expand economic influence.

• Limiting trade to domestic markets to protect local industries.

• Increasing tariffs on imported goods to boost local production.

• Focusing solely on online sales to reach global customers.

Ties to Great Britain

• The United States had strong economic, cultural, and political ties to Great Britain, which influenced its decision to support the Allies during World War I.

• The United States had no significant ties to Great Britain and remained neutral during World War I.

• The United States primarily supported the Central Powers due to its ties with Great Britain.

• The United States had strong military alliances with France, which overshadowed its ties to Great Britain.

Spreading Christianity

• The act of promoting and spreading Christian beliefs and practices to other regions or cultures.

• A method of teaching secular ethics and values to children.

• The process of converting non-believers to atheism.

• A cultural exchange program between different religions.

Economic concerns regarding imperialism

• Imperialism was considered too expensive to pursue.

• Imperialism was seen as a way to increase national pride.

• Imperialism was believed to promote global peace.

• Imperialism was thought to enhance trade relations.

Malaria and Yellow Fever are diseases commonly associated with tropical regions.

• Diseases caused by bacteria found in cold climates.

• Diseases that are primarily transmitted by ticks.

• Mosquito-borne diseases that can be prevalent in areas with warm climates and stagnant water.

• Diseases that are only found in urban areas.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

• A German military strategy during World War I where submarines attacked enemy ships without warning.

• A naval strategy used by the British to blockade Germany.

• A tactic used by the U.S. Navy to protect its merchant ships.

• A form of warfare that involved aerial bombings of enemy ports.

Excavation of millions of feet of rock is a massive undertaking in construction or geological projects.

• Excavating millions of feet of rock requires advanced machinery, planning, and labor, often used in large-scale projects like tunnels or canals.

• Excavation can be done with basic tools and does not require much planning.

• Excavation is only necessary for small-scale projects like landscaping.

• Excavation is a simple process that can be completed in a short time.

De Lome Letter

• A letter written by the Spanish Ambassador to the United States, criticizing President McKinley and fueling tensions leading to the Spanish-American War.

• A document that outlined the terms of peace between Spain and the United States.

• A correspondence between President McKinley and the Spanish government regarding trade agreements.

• A letter from a Cuban revolutionary leader to the U.S. Congress seeking support.