Imperialism - Documents

Terms	Definitions
Treaty of Paris	Cuba became independent; US agreed to pay Spain $20 million for the Philippines; US acquired Puerto Rico and Guam
Platt Amendment	Ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the US
Roosevelt Corollary	The US would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary; extension of the Monroe Doctrine
Foraker Act	Made Puerto Rico and "unincorporated territory"
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty	Gave the U.S. the right to build and control a canal through Central America
Platt Amendment	Ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the U.S.
Dollar Diplomacy	If American Business leaders supported Latin American and Asian development, everyone would benefit
Open Door Policy	Kept Chinese ports open to vessels of all nations.

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