Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

United States…” with that it gives congress the right to declare war on any country, for an example The United States declared war on England in 1812 that lasted 2 and a half years to stop the harassment of British naval forces, and on Japan on December 8th 1941 when Japan attacked the naval base in Pearl Harbor. In the bill of rights it provides protection from the government, in the 1st amendment it gives its people the freedom of religion, press, assembly, and freedom of speech. In the U.S.…

statement as Assistant Secretary of the Navy that, “A massive buildup of the navy was the most effectual way to promote peace” . By the time the decade ended, the U.S. military was closing the gap even with its European counterparts . Using its improved naval presence, a provisional government was created in Hawaii, which gave the U.S. complete control of the region In addition, the U.S. Navy provided physical support during the construction of the Panama Canal, which allowed the U.S. to…

“If a man can only obey and not disobey, he is a slave; if he can only disobey and not obey, he is a rebel” (Fromm 125). Obedience is a trait that parents instill in children to keep them safe and out of trouble. Throughout life, people realize obedience is not always the answer; however, ruling out obeying as a whole is counterproductive. In “Disobedience as a Psychological and Moral Problem”, Erich Fromm claims people fear authority, yet wish to climb the ladder to reach maximum power. In…

The United States of America should become anti-imperialists and not annex the Philippines. This is because the Spanish-American War has just concluded. Americans must decide whether to emerge from the war as an imperialist power or as an anti-imperialist power. According to pages 626-628 of American Nation, for three months, America has fought alongside the Philippines for their independence against the Spanish. This was was caused by harsh ruling of the Spanish colonies. U.S. involvement was…

The United States was more based on self-interest at the start of the early 20th century, but became more driven on idealism at the end of the time period. Starting with William McKinley, America’s foreign policy began with the benefits for American commerce and imperialism, at the expense of nations like Cuba, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Theodore Roosevelt continued much of this scheme of self-interest with the Panama Canal and the Roosevelt Corollary, but started a few more idealistic trends…

Was the United States justified in acquiring an overseas empire? The United States had various motivations for conquering land overseas. Richard Hofstader, an American historian and professor, argued that the U.S. had imperialist and political reasons for acquiring an overseas empire. On the other hand, Walter Lefeber, a history professor, argued that the country’s motivation for acquiring an overseas empire was imperial and economic. Some people argue that the United States was justified…