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President McKinley did not believe that the Filipino's were capable of self government. Theodore Roosevelt felt the same way when he became President of the United States. There was certainly no consensus among the various factions in competition to head a government. Attempts were made at the local level at Nation building, but they rarely held the post for more than a month or two.
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Who was the President when Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines were ceded by the US?
William McKinley.
What is William McKinley well known for?
McKinley was famous for declaring war against Spain, and taking control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Where was William McKinley buried?
William McKinley was buried at "The McKinley National Memorial" in Canton Ohio, United States.
What was the Treaty of Pans?
The treaty signed by William McKinley for the United States annexation of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines for $20 million in 1898
How old was William McKinley when he took office?
William McKinley was 54 when he took office
Why did President William McKinley annex Hawaii?
Hawaii was a valuable naval base and key to trade with Asia.
Who annexed the Philippines Puerto Rico Guam and Hawaii?
William McKinley
Who was the President when Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines were ceded by the US?
William McKinley.
Who is the American governor of the Philippines?
The first American governor-general of the Philippines was William Howard Taft. He was appointed by then President, William McKinley in 1900. There has been no American Governor of the Philippines since 1946.
What is William McKinley well known for?
McKinley was famous for declaring war against Spain, and taking control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Who was the President of the US when the US acquired the Philippines?
McKinley 1900 until his assassination in 1901; then Teddy Roosevelt from 1901 onward.
What president annexed Texas?
Grover Cleveland pg.603 of "The American People Creating A Nation & A Society Volume Two Since 1865
During this president's reign the US received Puerto Rico Guam Cuba and the Philippines?
William McKinley.
Is William McKinley single?
No, William McKinley is not single.
Who was the president elected in the 1896?
William McKinley
Who was the president during the Philippine Insurrection?
The president during the Philippine Insurrection was William McKinley. He was the 25th president of the United States and served from 1897 to 1901. McKinley oversaw the transition of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule to American occupation.
Which presidential candidate sought reelection focusing on his strongly imperialist policies?
William McKinley
