5.5 Anti-Imperialism

Multiple Select

If you were a Puerto Rican voter participating in a referendum on Puerto Rican statehood, which option would you vote for?

• Remain a Commonwealth

• Apply for Statehood

• Complete Independence

5.5 Anti-Imperialism Reaction

• Schedule your 2nd MP meeting NOW! Extra credit if YOU schedule.

• Use the guided notes- Lesson 5.1 (11/20) in the Prep for Success Tab.

• Class Party- 12/2- Invites sent.

• No Raco 12/3 and 12/4

• Happy Birthday to Elena Donaghy (11/27) and Brittany Hartline (12/1)!

Reminders

• Explain the reasons for U.S. interest in the Pacific region

• Identify the reasons some Americans opposed imperialism

• Identify how the U.S. governed the Philippines after the Philippine-American War

Objectives

Poll

In your opinion, SHOULD the United States build an empire by acquiring foreign territories?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons some Americans opposed imperialism? Select all that apply.

• The potential loss of job opportunities for Americans

• The strengthening of the U.S. economy

• Racist and xenophobic attitudes toward other groups

• They felt imperialism was anti-democratic

Multiple Choice

According to this passage, why did the Anti-Imperialist League oppose imperialism?

• The immorality of racism and cultural superiority

• The loss of jobs in the United States

• They believed imperialism was anti-democratic and against the principals the US stands for

• The fear of new immigrants coming to the United States

Multiple Choice

If the Philippines were governed similarly to Puerto Rico, how did the U.S. organize the government of the Philippines?

• Filipino people elected all branches of their government.

• The U.S. appointed the governor and the legislature was elected by the people.

• The U.S. appointed its governor and legislature.

• Filipino people elected the governor and the U.S. appointed the legislature.

Open Ended

What is your opinion of US Imperialism? Should the US build an empire by acquiring foreign territories? Why or why not?