Anti Imperialism

Competing with Joseph Pulitzer and published sensational stories in his newspapers.

• Marshall Field

• Louis Sullivan

• Frederick Law Olmsted

• William Randolph Hearst

What 2 documents will be use by all the students arguing that America was wrong and didn't do the right thing for annexing the Philippines?

• A & B

• A & C

• A & D

• B & C

Not necessary to own another country to trade with them

"trading with a country doesn't require an Imperialist take over of the country".

• Pro-Imperialism Reason

• Anti-Imperialism Reason

Kills the "spirit of 1776" in the Philippines

"As Americans we believe in independence and liberty for all, don't we"

• Pro-Imperialism Reason

• Anti-Imperialism Reason

Goes against the Bible and uses force "Imperialism is never mentioned in the Bible. And Christianity should not be force on anyone."

• Pro-Imperialism Reason

• Anti-Imperialism Reason

What is an Anti-Imperialist?

• Someone who doesn't like monarchies

• Someone who did not support the U.S. as a world power

• Characters like Uncle Sam and Lady Columbia

• Someone who does not believe in religion

What was the main goal of the Anti-Imperialist League formed in the United States in 1898?

• To support the annexation of the Philippines

• To oppose the annexation of the Philippines

• To promote imperialism in Asia

• To support the Spanish-American War

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

• Mark Twain

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• John Steinbeck

What was a common argument used by anti-imperialists against U.S. expansion?

• It would lead to economic prosperity

• It was a moral obligation

• It violated the principles of self-determination

• It would strengthen national security

Which of the following was NOT a reason for anti-imperialist sentiment in the late 19th century?

• Racial superiority

• Economic concerns

• Moral and ethical reasons

• Desire for world peace