Question

Do you think the U.S. Should have annexed the Philippines? Give at least 2 reasons with 1 piece of evidence for each reason. Make sure you tell me what document you got your evidence from.

Answer 1

Answer:

Points in favour of & against US annexing Philippines

Explanation:

Points favoring US annexing Philippines

• Motivational factor, of commercial opportunities in Asia
• Filiponis, ie islands were not sufficiently able for self rule. US had apprehension of it being taken over by Germany & Japan, if they dont seize the opportunity.

Points against US annexing Philippines :

• Such annexation makes these islands' people US citizens. It creates need of admitting the acquired state as a territorial part.
• Giving american citizenship to differently civilized, far distant people in other hemisphere - might be absurd & infeasible.

Sources referred : jstor.org , quizlet.com