Anti Imperialism

What caused the Philippine-American War?

• The Philippines wanted help from the U.S.

• The Philippines wanted independence from the U.S.

• The Spanish still controlled the Philippines

• The Philippines ran out of food

Anti-Imperialists believe...?

• that America should spread our Democratic beliefs across the globe

• in overseas expansion and believes the positives outweigh the negatives

• overseas expansion will cause the U.S. and/or other nations more problems

• that the Spanish deserved to have their colonies taken away.

Which of the following would an anti-imperialist most likely support?

• The annexation of foreign territories

• The expansion of a nation's influence through military action

• The independence and self-determination of all nations

• The construction of military bases in foreign countries

Which of the following presidents was considered an anti-imperialist and a non interventionist, meaning that he opposed U.S. expansion into foreign nations?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

What was a primary argument of the Anti-Imperialist League against U.S. expansion?

• It would lead to economic prosperity.

• It was against American democratic principles.

• It would strengthen military alliances.

• It would increase cultural diversity.

Which famous American author was a member of the Anti-Imperialist League?

• Mark Twain

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• John Steinbeck

What event led to the formation of the Anti-Imperialist League in 1898?

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Spanish-American War

• The purchase of Alaska

• The construction of the Panama Canal

Which of the following was a belief held by anti-imperialists in the late 19th century?

• Imperialism was a moral duty.

• Imperialism violated the principles of self-government.

• Imperialism would lead to technological advancement.

• Imperialism was necessary for national security.

Who was a prominent leader of the Anti-Imperialist League?

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Henry Ford

• Thomas Edison

What was the main focus of anti-imperialist criticism regarding the Philippine-American War?

• The war was too costly.

• The war was unjust and oppressive.

• The war was poorly planned.

• The war was too short.