USA HISTORY

“Mr. President, the times call for [honesty]. The Philippines are ours forever, “territory belonging to the United States, “ as the Constitution calls them. And just beyond the Philippines are China’s [unlimited] markets. We will not retreat from either. We will not repudiate our duty in the archipelago. We will not abandon our opportunity in the Orient.”-Senator Albert J. Beveridge to the U.S. Senate on January 9, 1900.What conclusion can be made about the views of American imperialists in 1900 according to the speech?

(A) ** The Philippines was a useful base for increasing American trade with Chinese markets.

(B) To spread the democratic form of government to China

(C) The growing economic and naval power of the Japanese Empire

(D) The acquisition of the Philippines was unconstitutional

Concept note-1: -Beveridge is known as one of the most prominent American imperialists. He supported the annexation of the Philippines and, along with Republican leader Henry Cabot Lodge, campaigned for the construction of a new navy.

Concept note-2: -Why does Senator Beveridge believe the Philippines and China are important to the United States? He believes that trading with markets in Asia can help the US economy grow.

Concept note-3: -public education established. roads, railroads, and hospitals were built. The U.S. helped the Filipinos when the Japanese occupied the Philippines. The U.S. eventually helped the Philippines become an independent nation.