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The United States and  East Asia : The United States and East Asia Chapter 5 Section 3


Vocabulary and People : Vocabulary and People Insurrection- Rebellion against U.S. rule Guerrilla warfare- Non-traditional styles of war involving small groups to attack behind U.S. lines William Howard Taft- Future President of the U.S., became Governor of the Philippines. Sphere of influence- A region dominated of controlled by an outside region


Vocabulary and People : Vocabulary and People John Hay- U.S. Secretary of State Boxer Rebellion- Rebellion by members of a secret Chinese group. Efforts were stopped by European forces. Open Door Policy- Free Trade with China Russo-Japanese War- War between Russia and Japan Great White Fleet- American navy sailed around the world to demonstrate dominance.


Filipinos Rebel Against U.S. Rule : Filipinos Rebel Against U.S. Rule Guerrilla War Erupts in the Philippines Filipinos are out numbered by American troops so they use hit and run tactics. Spring 1901- U.S. troops capture Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Filipine resistance. Insurrection stops after his capture


Filipinos Rebel Against U.S. Rule : Filipinos Rebel Against U.S. Rule Reform Leads to Promise of Self-Rule Taft becomes Governor in 1901. He had large ambitions for the reconstruction and recovery of the Islands. He built roads, schools, and bridges Taft Censored the press and maintained order 1916- Congress passes the Jones Act- Declares that the Philippines will ultimately gain their independence. 30 years later, the U.S. liberated the Philippines from Japanese occupation. They were finally free!


The United States Pursues Interests in China : The United States Pursues Interests in China By 1899 China had been weakened. This made them a prime target for other nations. Britain, France, Germany, and Russia had divided China into zones or spheres of influence. These Nations had trading rights and access to different ports in China


The United States Pursues Interests in China : The United States Pursues Interests in China America Declares Equal Trade in China John Hay issued notes explaining that the U.S. expected “perfect equality of treatment for commerce” in China. This led to the Open Door Policy which made China open to trade from all nations.


The United States Pursues Interests in China : The United States Pursues Interests in China The U.S. Intervenes in the Boxer Rebellion… Righteous and Harmonious Fists AKA Boxers- One of many secret societies formed by the Chinese. This society was made up of Chinese trained in martial arts. These members criticized western ways and ideas. May 1900- The Boxers revolted in what became known as the Boxer Rebellion. Boxers killer missionaries and foreign diplomats. European, Japanese, and American forces stop the rebellion and demand money to repair damages. This angered the Nationalists 1911- Nationalists revolt and overthrow the Emperor


The United States Pursues Interests in China : The United States Pursues Interests in China Hay Reaffirms the Open Door Policy John Hay reassures the world that they did not want colonies in China, just free trading. To show goodwill, the U.S. used some of the money from the Boxer Rebellion to fund Chinese Students studying in America


Tensions Rise Between America and Japan : Tensions Rise Between America and Japan Japan attacks Russians in Port Arthur, China. This is followed by a massive land attack killing more than 100,000 Russian men. Roosevelt Settles the Russo-Japanese War Representatives meet in New Hampshire to negotiate. Roosevelt convinces the two sides to sign a peace treaty. This ends the war & President Roosevelt is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize


Tensions Rise Between America and Japan : Tensions Rise Between America and Japan Anti-Asian Prejudice Troubles Relations… Tension grows between the U.S. and Japan because of the San Francisco School Board ban on Japanese, Chinese and Korean students attending “white schools”. Japanese Newspapers encouraged Japan to retaliate and defend their “countrymen”. Roosevelt sympathized with Japan and established the Gentleman’s Agreement. The pact stated that the school board would end segregation in America in Japan would limit emigration of its citizens to the U.S.


Tensions Rise Between America and Japan : Tensions Rise Between America and Japan The Great White Fleet Sets Sail While easing tensions with Japan, Roosevelt also prepared the military to protect the U.S. interests in Asia Roosevelt got congressional support for a new fleet of Navy ships. 1907- Roosevelt sends an armada of 16 white battleships on a “good will cruise” around the world. This demonstrated America’s increasing military power in the world!


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