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    Philippines Annexation

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    Americans made the right decision to annex the Philippines after successfully freeing them from Spanish tyranny and rule. Without American rule and support‚ the Philippines would have been an easy target to be taken over by Germany‚ England or Japan who all would have savaged the land and further suppressed the people. The Filipinos were weak‚ inexperienced and not ready to establish their own government and self rule themselves. During the time of the annexation‚ the Americans needed a strategic place

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    Annexation of the Philippines It is a controversial question‚ but I believe that it was a necessary and wise decision because it freed the Filipinos from the devastating Spanish force. It also benefited to the United States because they opened trade ports for various goods and services and broadened business interests. It also served as a fueling and repair station for U.S. naval vessels and ships. It also contributed to their imperialism‚ because if they annexed hadn’t the Philippines‚ the

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    Alejandra Jacobo History 1302.10 The American Decision to Annex the Philippines Just forty-five years before the annexation of the Philippines President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed‚ "No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent." What led Americans to so quickly forget that ideology? It can be summarized in one word: avarice. Aggressive imperialist attitudes dominated and influenced the population during the late 18th century and are essentially what fueled the Spanish-American

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    section is America in the World. The annexation of the Philippines produced a far more controversial debate than the annexation of Puerto Rico‚ due to the fact that the Philippines was much farther from the U.S. than Puerto Rico‚ and seemed much more ominous to Americans. To take control of this territory seemed too aggressive‚ beyond the limits of what was acceptable for the U.S.‚ for many Americans. President McKinley believed there were no alternatives to annexation‚ as he viewed Filipinos incapable

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    Annexation of the Philippines Dear my Great Americans‚ After reading various letters from honorable people in society I have made up my mind to disregard annexing the Philippines. Relieving the Philippians from Spanish rule was a great deed by America and we should feel righteous for our actions instead of trying to compensate for them. America is familiar with being under control by an overseas government. We fought honorably and heroically for our independence. Are we really going to jeopardize

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    Debating the Annexation of the Philippines Part 1: Comparing Secondary Sources What problems in society did supporters of annexation think American control of the Philippines would solve? Nell Irvin Painter’s view on annexation was majorly driven economically. The U.S.‚ with its problem of overproduction in both agriculture and industry‚ required foreign markets to stabilize the economy. The country produced more than the domestic market could consume‚ and control over the Philippines was seen as

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    Filipinos reacted with outrage towards the Treaty of Paris because it also called for the American annexation of the Philippines. They believed that the United States had promised them independence and the terms of the Treaty led to the fight for freedom. The U.S. intended for the Philippines to be a part of their overseas empire to become a world power but on February 4‚ 1899‚ the Philippine-American War‚ led by Emilio Aguinaldo‚ broke out two days before the Treaty of Paris was ratified. From February

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    Annexation of Hawaii

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    Americans are familiar with the history behind Hawaii becoming part of the United States. Most people know Hawaii for beautiful beaches‚ nice weather‚ and the native cultures. The annexation of Hawaii is an interesting story and was not an easy task to accomplish for the United States. The story of the annexation is a story of conflicting goals as the American businessman struggled to obtain favorable trade conditions and native Hawaiians sought to protect their culture and heritage. In 1891

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    the only solution will be the annexation of Hawaii. In 1891 Hawaii’s king died passing to the throne her sister the queen Liliuokalani‚ That of course was opposed to the annexation. And planned a new constitution that’ll favored native hawaiians. Even Though the Queen Liliuokalani was forced to abdicate her throne. But the president anti-imperialism Grover Cleveland‚ aimed to bring back the queen to her throne. But many american supported the annexation of the islands. However the excellency

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    United States Annex the Philippines?" After defeating Spain in 1898‚ the United States took control of Guam‚ Cuba‚ and Puerto Rico. Then decided to annex Hawaii‚ Puerto Rico‚ and Guam‚ but to give Cuba its freedom. Now the United States has to make the decision to annex the Philippine Islands‚ like Hawaii‚ Guam‚ and Puerto Rico‚ or to give them their freedom‚ like they did Cuba. It would be in the best interest for President McKinley to acquire the ownership of the Philippines thereby expanding U.S

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