A235, History of American Empire

[The documents for today can be found in A235-12-2-primary-sources.docx in the "Empire Talk 1898" folder under Files in Canvas.]

1.  According to McKinley, what did he imagine was virtuous about “benevolent assimilation” for Filipinos?

2.  From the vantage of the receiving end of empire by Filipinos, what might be considered vicious about “benevolent assimilation?”

3.  What concern was voiced by the American Anti-Imperialist-League for damage to Americans?

4.  What concern was voiced by the American Anti-Imperialist-League for damage to Filipinos?