Reasons For American Imperialism
Arguments were made that America was acting more like a imperialistic country as opposed as a free country. After the Spanish American war America gained several new territories. The people of these territories welcomed America with open arms. The territories were ruled by Imperialist Spain with an iron fist and people felt liberated. .. The Philippines were one of the new territories acquired from Spain. Unfortunately, America began acting in an Imperialistic manner after an amendment failed to pass promising the Philippines independence after a stable government was formed. After a short period of time Filipinos felt America was overstaying there welcome. Tensions grew as America denied the Philippines their independence. America wanted
to control their new territory and spread their influence. America believed the Filipinos would be better of accepting western culture. A vicious war broke out. During the war American soldiers burned crops and villages they also tortured their captives. America implemented a policy that was used against native Americans. Soldiers rounded Filipinos like cattle and forced them to live in small sections of the islands. Many Filipinos died from starvation and disease. By the end of the war more than 20,000 Filipinos died.
to control their new territory and spread their influence. America believed the Filipinos would be better of accepting western culture. A vicious war broke out. During the war American soldiers burned crops and villages they also tortured their captives. America implemented a policy that was used against native Americans. Soldiers rounded Filipinos like cattle and forced them to live in small sections of the islands. Many Filipinos died from starvation and disease. By the end of the war more than 20,000 Filipinos died.