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The Imperialist Debate: Understanding Both Sides of U.S. Expansionism

The debate over U.S. imperialism highlights the clash of opinions among Americans during a critical period. Proponents argued for expansion based on commerce, national security, and the spread of democracy, viewing imperialism as essential for national stature. In contrast, the Anti-Imperialist League emerged, uniting diverse groups opposing imperialism. They believed it was unnecessary for trade, harmful to U.S. workers, and a betrayal of American ideals. This discourse encapsulates the complexities of allegiance to American values versus the pursuit of power on the global stage.

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The Imperialist Debate: Understanding Both Sides of U.S. Expansionism

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  1. The Imperialist Debate

  2. Focus Question: • Describe what happens when you and your friends disagree on an issue.

  3. Rationale for Imperialism • Strong drive for the U.S. to become an imperial power • Commerce • National Security • National Stature • Export Democracy

  4. Anti-Imperialist League • Opposition Arose to Imperialism • Anti-Imperialist League formed • Drew from all walks of life • Labor and Capital • North and South • Country and City

  5. Arguments of the League • Unnecessary for trade • U.S. should focus on producing the best • People would buy • U.S. would be drawn into foreign wars

  6. Labor • Colonial peoples would compete for U.S. jobs • Wage levels would drop • Betrayed basic American ideals • Ape European powers • Turn our backs on the founders

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