What were the anti-imperialist arguments against the Spanish-American War and other American wars of Imperialism?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

Because john douglases grama loved him. Harrisons did not...