New Power on World Stage

US History

I. Treaty of Paris

A. World Power1. Victory in the Spanish American War gave the US

a world power status. 2. The peace treaty solidified this position in world

affairs.

I. Treaty of Paris

B. Treaty1. December 10, 1898 US and Spain signed the

Treaty of Paris which included 3 major pointsA. Granted independence to CubaB. Ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the United StatesC. Ceded the Philippines to the US

I. Treaty of Paris

C. Debate1. Senate had to ratify the treaty in order for it to

take effect.2. Many disapproved of American imperialism

A. Imperialism – empire building

3. Opponents formed the Anti-Imperialist LeagueA. Anti-Imperialist League – felt that imperialism was

hostile to liberty.

I. Treaty of Paris

C. Debate4. The Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris on

February 6, 1899.5. The debate over imperialism would continue into

the 20th century.

II. Cuba

A. Military Rule1. Although Cuba had been granted it’s

independence, the US felt responsible for restoring order.

2. US ruled Cuba under military rule for 4 years. Eventually Cubans began to resent the USA.

II. Cuba

B. Platt Amendment1. The US withdrew troops in 1902, only after

American interests were guaranteed. 2. Platt Amendment

A. Allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairsB. Allowed the US to lease or buy land for naval bases

A. Guantanamo Bay