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Many anti-imperialists opposed the annexation of the Philippines in 1898 because...
Oct 20, 2023
Many anti-imperialists opposed the annexation of the Philippines in 1898 because they believed that
(A) the Philippines should be returned to Spain (B) United States colonialism in the Philippines
was incompatible with the American belief
in self-determination
(C) Philippine agriculture would be competing
with United States agriculture (D) the Philippine government was planning an alliance with Mexico (E) the United States would be drawn into a war
with Japan over Pacific territories
B
Key Concept
KC-7.1.II: The concept of imperialism and its effects on the political, economic, and social aspects of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Explanation
The annexation of the Philippines by the United States in 1898 was a controversial issue. Many anti-imperialists opposed this move because they believed it contradicted the American principle of self-determination. This principle holds that a nation should have the right to determine its own political status and to control its own government. The annexation of the Philippines was seen as a form of colonialism, which was incompatible with this belief in self-determination. The other options (A, C, D, E) are not accurate because they either did not represent the main concerns of anti-imperialists or they are historically incorrect.
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