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President McKinley delivered instructions in the Philippines to the Taft Commission. The instructions were quite long and essentially told the Commission exactly what he wanted from them.
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President McKinley cited reasons such as the strategic location of the Philippines in relation to trade routes, the duty to educate and uplift the Filipino people, and the belief in bringing American civilization to the islands as justifications for keeping the Philippines.
William McKinley
President McKinley justified the U.S. takeover of the Philippines by framing it as a civilizing mission and part of America's duty to bring democracy and civilization to the people of the Philippines. He also argued that acquiring the Philippines would give the U.S. a strategic presence in Asia.
McKinley was famous for declaring war against Spain, and taking control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
McKinley 1900 until his assassination in 1901; then Teddy Roosevelt from 1901 onward.
William McKinley.
President McKinley decided to turn the Philippines into an American colony because it would make a convenient point for trading with China. He also did not want them to fall back into the hands of Spain.
McKinley
"President McKinley Announces U.S. Occupation of the Philippines"