Hawaiian Memorial
Who are the authors?
A Hawaiian political group - Native Hawaiian's who possessed the right to vote
Does the author support or oppose American Imperialism?
He supports American Imperialism
What year was the letter written?
1899
Who is the author and when was it written?
Rev. Charles G. Ames, 1898
Who is Albert Beveridge?
How do they feel about the U.S annexing Hawaii?
They were in opposition to it - annexing Hawaii would extinguish their existence as a nation
How will the new territories benefit the US?
They will provide money, resources, and commerce
Who does the author write the letter to?
To the Springfield (Massachusetts) Republican
How does Ames think America will change if we continue to gain overseas lands?
America will become a military country where boys will be raised to kill and be killed, lots of money will be spent on fortifications, become a bully
What specific situation is Beveridge speaking about in this source?
He is speaking about maintaining possession of the Philippines
What was the goal for this petition?
To remove the provisional government of the Hawaiian Islands and that no more steps are taken towards the ratifications of the treaty
Which founding father does Albert Beveridge claim was the first American Imperialist?
Thomas Jefferson
What issue does the author focus on?
The war that America has started in the Philippines after claiming control over it
What are his motivations for fighting against imperialism?
Militarism lives by poisoning the blood of liberty, imperialism = an attitude of arrogance, Afraid of a loss of independence and character
How does Beveridge view the group of people in question?
He views them as not capable of governing themselves (not a self-governing race), calls them children
Why does the Memorial mention the Declaration of Independence?
To show how they are being denied the right to "consent of the governed "which is the basis of American democracy
What does he say about the new territories not being contiguous?
The oceans make them contiguous - Doesn't think it will be much different from governing a state like CA
What does the author objects in the letter?
The Philippines did not know this war would ensue after they signed the peace treaty; President’s McKinley’s imperialistic agenda
Out of the two choices for governing, which one does the author oppose and what does he say about it?
Governing without consent - If done without consent then it must be by military occupation, force
How does he justify his views towards taking over the Philippines?
He that the Philippines serves as a base at the door of all the east, economic opportunity with China is so close
According to The Hawaiian Memorial, what is another word for memorial?
Petition
How does Beveridge justify American imperialism?
He says that a government doesn’t rule without the people’s consent – only if they are capable of self-government.
What does the author state is being ignored by the women or as she refers to them, "Daughters of the Revolution" ?
Who made up the Anti-Imperialist League?
Coalition of writers and social reformers, racists, businessmen fearful of the cost to maintain overseas posts
What does he say about the Declaration of Independence in regard to governing?
It was written by self-governing men for self-governing men - It doesn't forbid us to do our part in the regeneration of the world