The Anti-Imperialist League thought that America should preserve its size and keep from expanding to preserve its economic power. McKinley thought so too, but in the end the war was won and no one could oppose.
Oh by the way- "But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep" -Robert Frost
Imperialism requires that the mother country puts resources into developing the colony, therefore leaving the mother country susceptible to conflicts, both at home and abroad. This could come to hurt the domestic economy of the US.
Many anti-imperialists also pointed out that what the United States was doing to Cuba and the Philippines went again The Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, etc.
That it was imperialistic.
That it was not America's place to interefere in Spain's problems.
That it was over there and therefore not a US problem.
President William McKinley, but he changed his mind (Or went along with the popular public sentiment after the sinking of the USS Maine), and endorsed the War.
Because john douglases grama loved him. Harrisons did not...
NO. Beveridge was known as a strong Imperialist and actively supported American expansion and Imperialism. His arguments were very similar to Rudyard Kipling's "White Man's Burden" and Social Darwinism in terms of why he justified the expansion of American power.
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
More land = more industry. Industrialists benefited greatly from the expansionism that occurred by American imperialism.
One goal of American imperialism was to convert non-Christians into Christians, allegedly saving souls.
Imperialism would help close the frontier.
Admiral Mahan's arguments were that our growing production needs this, we need ways to respond quickly, and that we need to be closer. :)
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
Imperialism: He supported American control of territories
NO. Beveridge was known as a strong Imperialist and actively supported American expansion and Imperialism. His arguments were very similar to Rudyard Kipling's "White Man's Burden" and Social Darwinism in terms of why he justified the expansion of American power.
the league argued that Imperialism went against American principles.
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
whats the purpose of imperialism .?
Mark Twain was very vocal about Imperialism.
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles