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Some Chinese nationalists massacred 300 foreigners and Chinese Christians. The US sent troops to put down the rebellion.
Boxer Rebellion
Left China open for trade and commerce.
Open Door Policy
A group formed by Andrew Carnegie that was opposed to annexing the Philippines and opposed imperialism
Anti-Imperialist League
Two territories that the US gained by winning the Spanish American War
Puerto Rico and Guam
Put limits on the Cuban government, gave the US two naval bases, and allowed for US intervention
Platte Ammendment
Promised that the US would allow for Cuban independence by not annexing the territory.
Teller Ammendment
Ended the Spanish American War
Treaty of Paris of 1890
A territory off the coast of SE Asia. Many saw it as crucial for protecting US economic interest in SE Asia
The Philippines
Set sail for the Philippines after the USS Maine blew up. He destroyed the Spanish fleet and took the Philippines.
US Commodore George Dewey
A US battleship that exploded in the Cuban harbor. The US declared war on Spain as a result of it.
USS Maine