Asked by Kanecia Thompson on May 12, 2024
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How did the majority of Americans respond to McKinley's plans for the colonization of the Philippines?
A) They favored the move.
B) The opposed opposed colonization.
C) They hoped for the colonization of China instead.
D) They feared war with Japan over the Philippines.
McKinley
William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901, known for leading the nation during the Spanish-American War and advocating for protective tariffs.
Philippines
An archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7,000 islands, known for its significant history of Spanish and American colonialism followed by a period of martial law.
- Delve into the United States' efforts towards territorial expansion and imperial dominance, with particular attention to annexing Hawaii, establishing colonies in the Philippines, and participating in the Boer War.
- Explore the evolution of American public opinion towards foreign interventions, from the Cuban fight for independence to the colonization of the Philippines.
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Learning Objectives
- Delve into the United States' efforts towards territorial expansion and imperial dominance, with particular attention to annexing Hawaii, establishing colonies in the Philippines, and participating in the Boer War.
- Explore the evolution of American public opinion towards foreign interventions, from the Cuban fight for independence to the colonization of the Philippines.
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