American Democratic Ideals Analysis

The conflict between American power and American democratic ideals was a recurring problem that took on a new form. There was a change in America’s foreign policy and their willingness to establish dominance in the world, in the turn of the twentieth century, but there had always been a struggle of democratic ideals. This was the United States’ first attempt to claim territories across the world, but they had been constantly claiming territories on their own continent. For example, there was a period of westward expansion throughout the nineteenth century. In this period Americans were stealing, and later fighting for, lands from the Native Americans, with the excuse of Manifest Destiny. This fight for lands occupied by Native Americans can be seen in the Indian Wars. This war was in conflict with their democratic ideals because they were
Beveridge is that the United States have a right to the Philippines, and should not give them up. He claims that since there are chinese markets near by they should not give away the opportunity that they have received.
Historical Context: In the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s, the United STates began to make their claim to foreign lands, such as the Philippines. Many Americans disagreed with the idea of taking control of a land half-way across the world. However, many Americans also saw this as their right to land and new markets.
Author’s Purpose: Beveridge’s purpose in saying this was to persuade his intended audience that we should continue to control the Philippines. He makes a claim that is is our right to be there, according to God, and that Americans need to civilize that savages that live there.
Intended Audience: Beveridge’s intended audience was the Senate of the United States, which is known because this was a speech for the Senate. However, this was also meant for the world, so they can understand the necessity, in his eyes, of occupying the