Question

direction: as you read about american imperialism in cuba after each paragraph, add information to the chart: american imperialism picture this: its the 1800s, and the united states is eyeing cuba, which is just a short swim (okay, 90 miles) away from florida. cubas been fighting to kick spain out since 1868, and even though slaverys ended there, spains holding on tight, ruling like a strict parent who wont even let their kid go to the mall. americans watching this are like, \hey, weve been there! we remember what its like to deal with a bossy ruler.\ plus, cubas got all these lush sugar plantations, and a lot of americans are thinking, \hmm, thatd look good in our portfo lio...\ then, youve got cuban revolutionary josé martí chilling in new york, gathering money, weapons, and a small army like hes about to start his own action movie, all to fight spanish rule back home. fast forward to 1898, and boom—the u.s. jumps into a short, four - month war with spain (called the spanish - american war), partly because of cubas struggle. the u.s. wins and is like, \okay, spain, youre done here. pack up.\ this makes the u.s. the big shot in the caribbean, and everyones impressed. but heres the twist: the u.s. didnt actually plan on keeping cuba. so, in the peace treaty, spain had to give up cuba, and cuba got its independence... sorta. see, cuba was a bit of a mess at this point—no functioning government, barely any sanitation, and diseases everywhere. so president mckinley was like, \alright, well help you get your act together,\ and set up a u.s. military government. they tried to clean up the place with public works, education, and other \adulting\ tasks to get cuba back on its feet. but cubans wanted full independence asap. so, they wrote up a new constitution in 1901. only problem? the u.s. said, \oh, by the way, youve gotta include the platt amendment!\ this little rule basically said, \you cant borrow from other countries without our say - so, and were keeping two spots for our naval bases.\ not exactly \freedom,\ right? but the u.s. wouldnt leave until cuba agreed, so cuba grudgingly went along with it. things didnt stop there. in 1906, some cubans, fed up with the way things were going, revolted. the u.s. came back to
estore order,\ setting up a temporary government for a few years. some cubans were glad the u.s. was there to help clean things up, but others were like,
eally? is this about helping us or about making money off us?\ and thus, the love - hate relationship between the u.s. and cuba began. chart american imperialism perspectives territory reason for imperialism effects of imperialism american perspective territory perspective panama mexico cuba

Explanation:

To fill the chart for Cuba (American Imperialism Perspectives):

Reason for Imperialism:

The U.S. eyed Cuba (close to Florida, ~90 miles) for economic gain (sugar plantations, business opportunities) and to assert power by displacing Spain (after Cuba’s anti - Spanish fight).

Effects of Imperialism:

• U.S. won the Spanish - American War (1898), Spain gave up Cuba.
• U.S. military governed Cuba, improving sanitation, education, etc., but imposed the Platt Amendment (limiting Cuban sovereignty, keeping naval bases).
• Created a love - hate U.S. - Cuba relationship (Cubans wanted full independence; some appreciated U.S. help, others felt exploited).

American Perspective:

Saw intervention as a “heroic” act (helping Cuba from Spanish rule, modernizing it) and a strategic/economic win (access to Cuban resources, naval bases).

Territory Perspective (Cuban):

Initially grateful for U.S. help against Spain, but resented U.S. control (Platt Amendment, limited independence, feeling like a “client state”).

Answer:

CUBA

• Reason for Imperialism: Proximity to Florida (~90 miles), desire for economic gain (sugar plantations), and to displace Spanish rule.
• Effects of Imperialism: U.S. military governance (improved infrastructure/health), Platt Amendment (limited sovereignty, naval bases), complex U.S. - Cuba relationship.
• American Perspective: Heroic intervention, strategic/economic success.
• Territory Perspective: Mixed—grateful for Spanish defeat, resentful of U.S. control over independence.