force of Christian civilization on this earth. The reason America fought in the war against the Spanish was to uplift humanity and show all men of this world that all men are created equal. Senator Beveridge shined a positive light on the annexation of the Philippines in his speech in Congress on January 9, 1900 when he brought up the topic of the consumption of our surplus. He stated that “China is our natural customer…England, Germany and Russia have moved nearer to China by securing permanent bases on her boarders. The Philippines gives us a base at the door of all the East.” This essentially means that the Philippines provided the United States with a spot for more trading to be done and with more access to greater countries. It also provided
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He claims that the annexation of the Philippines wasn’t in favor of the Filipinos but instead to the United States so they could unite and expand their empire. Emilio states that “in combination with the genius of our countrymen and their local knowledge, you would have transformed the Philippine Islands from a land of despotism, of vicious governmental methods and priestcraft, into an enlightened republic, with America as its guide.” The Philippines were looking to America to be their leading hand to govern and protect them, but were deceived by the United Sates when they took possession over the Islands. He concludes that America professes to derive its power of government from the consent and approval of the governed. He demanded that the United States should have used methods of fair dealing with regards to the Philippine Islands. Senator Orville H. Platt sparks an interesting debate when he says the Philippines are clearly a nation, and the annexation was a violation of the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He also says contrary to popular belief, the Philippines had their own government, with courts and judges. He continues …show more content…
My overall interpretation of this iconic cartoon is that the Philippines strongly resisted the force from the United States to take their land, culture, traditions and heritage away from them. President William McKinley is in the center of the cartoon holding a dark skinned Filipino baby dressed in traditional Filipino attire in what appears to be the cleansing waters of civilization in front of the white house. The baby is crying signifying the Filipinos sadness and fears over the annexation of the land they have always known as well as their traditions and heritage being washed away. President McKinley is also holding a big red brush with the word “Education” written on it. This symbolizes America’s forcefulness to educate, civilize, and Christianize the Filipinos as well as other foreigners. To the left of President William McKinley, two young men are standing getting dressed. Once I looked closer I was able to see that they are either Puerto Ricans or Cubans. They are freshly washed as if they were in the bath of civilization with President McKinley before the Filipino baby. These two men are dressing in decorative outfits fancied with the United States stars and stripes on them. It also appears that they are smiling as they get dressed. My interpretation on this is that these men are now
He claims that the annexation of the Philippines wasn’t in favor of the Filipinos but instead to the United States so they could unite and expand their empire. Emilio states that “in combination with the genius of our countrymen and their local knowledge, you would have transformed the Philippine Islands from a land of despotism, of vicious governmental methods and priestcraft, into an enlightened republic, with America as its guide.” The Philippines were looking to America to be their leading hand to govern and protect them, but were deceived by the United Sates when they took possession over the Islands. He concludes that America professes to derive its power of government from the consent and approval of the governed. He demanded that the United States should have used methods of fair dealing with regards to the Philippine Islands. Senator Orville H. Platt sparks an interesting debate when he says the Philippines are clearly a nation, and the annexation was a violation of the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He also says contrary to popular belief, the Philippines had their own government, with courts and judges. He continues …show more content…
My overall interpretation of this iconic cartoon is that the Philippines strongly resisted the force from the United States to take their land, culture, traditions and heritage away from them. President William McKinley is in the center of the cartoon holding a dark skinned Filipino baby dressed in traditional Filipino attire in what appears to be the cleansing waters of civilization in front of the white house. The baby is crying signifying the Filipinos sadness and fears over the annexation of the land they have always known as well as their traditions and heritage being washed away. President McKinley is also holding a big red brush with the word “Education” written on it. This symbolizes America’s forcefulness to educate, civilize, and Christianize the Filipinos as well as other foreigners. To the left of President William McKinley, two young men are standing getting dressed. Once I looked closer I was able to see that they are either Puerto Ricans or Cubans. They are freshly washed as if they were in the bath of civilization with President McKinley before the Filipino baby. These two men are dressing in decorative outfits fancied with the United States stars and stripes on them. It also appears that they are smiling as they get dressed. My interpretation on this is that these men are now