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Did The US Congress approve a treaty annexing the Philippines in 1899?
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∙ 9y ago
There were several arguments put forth as to why the United States should annex the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. Shrewd propagandists, like Teddy Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, and others who wanted the US to become an imperialistic power, claimed that it was the duty of the "White race" to govern "inferior" peoples and bring them the joys of civilization. It was also believed among the military and commercial interests that if the US did not annex the islands, then Japan or Germany would take them and control them for their own military and economic advancement. Some Americans actually believed it would be best for the nation, it would unite the country following the war which divided some, if the Philippines were annexed to the US. President McKinley seemed to think it was right to annex the Philippines because the United States had already annexed lands prior to the war--namely, Hawaii. Commercial, military, and imperials all favored annexation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe United States annexed the Philippines in 1899 after their war with Spain. Some did not agree with the annexation, but after a lot of debating, they ultimately decided it was in the best interest of the United States and the Philippines.
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∙ 9y agoThe United States annexed the Philippines in 1898. This annexation was part of the treaty which ended the Spanish-American War. Puerto Rico also came under US Control at this time.
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∙ 13y agoThe United State's annexed the Philippines in 1899.
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∙ 9y agoThe United States Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris on February 6, 1899. This treaty annexed the Philippines as part of the United States.
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∙ 13y agoAmericans annexed the Philipenes aroun 2004
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When did the US conquer Philippines?
When congress accepted responsibility for the islands
The body of congress that must approve a treaty that the president has negotiated and the fraction of the vote they must approve it by?
The Senate must approve of all foreign negotiations with a 2/3 vote. 66 people of the Senate must approve.
What was the vote required by the US senate to approve a treaty?
2/3
Why did the US Senate known as the irreconcilables refuse to approve the Versailles treaty?
They rejected any treaty that included the league of Nations.
Why did the us known as the irreconcilables refuse to approve the Versailles peace treaty?
They rejected any treaty that included the league of Nations.
Did the US Congress approved a treaty annexing the Philippines in 1899?
True.
Can the president approve a foreign treaty?
No. He can make and propose a treaty but it must be approved by congress.
If the president wants to make a treaty what has to happen?
Congress has to approve it.
What can congress do if the president makes a treaty with another country?
It does not go into effect until the US Senate ratifies it.. . . then the Congress has to ratify (approve) it.The senate may approve or disapprove the treaty.
If the president makes a treaty with another country the Supreme court and congress may do what?
The_Supreme_Court_has no constitutional power to do anything,_but_the_Congress_must_ratify,_or_approve,_the_president's_treaty.">The Supreme Court usually does nothing, but the Congress must ratify, or approve, the president's treaty.
Must happen before the President can sign a peace treaty?
the congress must approve
Who approves a treaty negotiated by the president?
The Congress has to approve any treaty or truce signed by the president, ambassador, or any representative.
What fraction of body of congress must approve a treaty that the president has negotiated?
2/3 vote of Senate
Which part of the government must vote to approve a treaty before it becomes effective?
Parliament (or the Congress) Edit: More specifically, it's the Senate of Congress.
Can congress create agreements with other nations?
Yes, they're called treaties. In fact, I think that Congress has to approve any treaty before the President may sign it.
What is a constitutional check the Congress has on the President or other high-ranking federal officials?
The executive branch appoints people to fill federal posts. But the Congress has to approve the appointments by a 2/3 rds majority. They also have to approve any treaty that he has entered into.
Can the president put a treaty into effect if most senators are opposed to it?
No. Both halves of Congress have to approve it. If a treay doesn't pass the Senate, there is nothing the president can do.
