The period from 1898-1914 was the major period for American imperialism and expansion. Imperialism is the philosophy of directly or indirectly controlling other countries or its policies. It took various shape in the early 20th century for American imperialism with expansion spanning from Puerto Rico, the Philippines to Cuba, Panama and other Latin countries which brought U.S to the center of the world stage. But there was a difference of views between republicans and democrats and general people on the matter of expansion questioning the founding belief and effect on American values. The United States began to do well after the civil war because of industrial revolution economic benefit, the view to expand overseas was among many Americans
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The Spanish American war and annexation of Hawaii was one of the major reason for the wide spread of American imperialism. There was the idea of bringing change so some American wanted to fight the war and also the possibility of civil rights made African Americans also to support the war. The Monroe doctrine made America to declare itself as the protector of the west and states Americans could intervene in Latin American policies. Theodore Roosevelt was a true imperialist and he would argue with anyone who would oppose imperialism but some group such as Anti-Imperialist league were against imperialism sating it is against the American ideal and …show more content…
William Mc Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt were two Republican presidents who were aggressive imperialist. The support of imperialism by Republican party was due to the opportunity for foreign expansion and trade as republicans focused greatly on business and rich people. President William Mc Kinley was one who annexed the Philippines and he said: “there was nothing left for us to do but take them all, and to educate the Filipino’s, and uplift and civilize them”. He believed that the people of Philippines were not capable of governing themselves and annexation would help hem civilize. This view was also stated by Senator from Indiana, Albert J. Beveridge in his “March of the Flag” speech saying that uncivilized had no right to govern themselves and the United States could take over those territories. Also, Theodore Roosevelt had same views towards annexation of Philippines and supported the control of other territories. The “Big Stick” Policy of President Roosevelt was similar to Monroe Doctrine which stated the United States could and Should intervene in Latin American affairs. More territories like Cuba, Puerto Rico were intervened as time passed by and the United States had more overseas control due to
The Spanish American war and annexation of Hawaii was one of the major reason for the wide spread of American imperialism. There was the idea of bringing change so some American wanted to fight the war and also the possibility of civil rights made African Americans also to support the war. The Monroe doctrine made America to declare itself as the protector of the west and states Americans could intervene in Latin American policies. Theodore Roosevelt was a true imperialist and he would argue with anyone who would oppose imperialism but some group such as Anti-Imperialist league were against imperialism sating it is against the American ideal and …show more content…
William Mc Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt were two Republican presidents who were aggressive imperialist. The support of imperialism by Republican party was due to the opportunity for foreign expansion and trade as republicans focused greatly on business and rich people. President William Mc Kinley was one who annexed the Philippines and he said: “there was nothing left for us to do but take them all, and to educate the Filipino’s, and uplift and civilize them”. He believed that the people of Philippines were not capable of governing themselves and annexation would help hem civilize. This view was also stated by Senator from Indiana, Albert J. Beveridge in his “March of the Flag” speech saying that uncivilized had no right to govern themselves and the United States could take over those territories. Also, Theodore Roosevelt had same views towards annexation of Philippines and supported the control of other territories. The “Big Stick” Policy of President Roosevelt was similar to Monroe Doctrine which stated the United States could and Should intervene in Latin American affairs. More territories like Cuba, Puerto Rico were intervened as time passed by and the United States had more overseas control due to