American Imperialism in the Late 19th Century
The late 1880s and 1890s saw the United States embroiled in near-wars and diplomatic crises due to American expansionism. This included the annexation of Hawaii despite Queen Liliuokalani's opposition, and the debate over acquiring the Philippines for economic interests. Anti-imperialists argued against the Philippine acquisition, questioning the legitimacy of taking the islands from Spain. The political landscape shifted with the presidency changes from Harrison to Cleveland, reflecting conflicting views on imperialism.
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Imperialism The numerous near-wars and diplomatic crises of the United states in the late 1880s and 1890s displayed the hostile reaction to American expansionism
Hawaii & Queen Lil Hawaii s Queen Liliuokalani was removed from power because she opposed annexation to the United States and insisted that native Hawaiians should continue to control Hawaii
Hawaii & Queen Lil cont. Before a treaty annexing Hawaii to the United States could be rushed through the US Senate in 1893, President Harrison s term expired and anti-imperialist Grover Cleveland became president.
Imperialism & the Philippines American imperialists who advocated the acquiring of the Philippines especially stressed their economic potential for American businessmen seeking trade with China and other Asian nations
Imperialism & the Philippines Anti-imperialist presented arguments against acquiring the Philippine Islands except that the islands were still rightfully Spain s since they were taken after the armistice had been signed
