COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They believed it was morally wrong to hurt others for financial gain
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They believed it was hypocritical to take over other countries when they themselves are democratic
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Both of these are correct
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although diverse in motives and party affiliation, the anti-imperialists shared common fears and beliefs. They were convinced that imperialism threatened the ideals and institutions of their own country, and many believed that it was unjust to dictate the political goals and institutions of foreign peoples.
Detailed explanation-2: -The early debate broke down into two sides: anti-imperialist and imperialist. Anti-Imperialists argued against expanding American influence in the Philippines. Imperialists sought to establish a civil society and train the Filipino population for self-governance.
Detailed explanation-3: -On June 15, 1898, the Anti-imperialist league formed to fight U.S. annexation of the Philippines, citing a variety of reasons ranging from the economic to the legal to the racial to the moral.