The March of the Flag
Address to Anti Imperialism Meeting in Boston
The Hawaiian Annexation
The White Mans Burden
William McKinley on American Expansionism
100

What was Beveridge's main argument? 

The US should expand overseas as a moral and national duty 

100

Who does Ames say will pay for the costs of imperialism?

American industry

100

Who introduced the resolution to annex Hawaii?

Congressman Francis G. Newlands 

100

What does Kipling mean by “the White Man’s burden”?

Idea that white nations have a duty to civilize, rule, and uplift non-white people

100

What did McKinley see as the U.S. duty toward the Philippines?

To educate and Christianize the Filipino people 

200

What kind of government does Beverage promise the new territories?

"Just, humane, civilizing" American Rule

200

Overall, what is Ames defending?

The republic, self‑government, and anti‑imperial principles.

200

What legal mechanism did the United States use to annex Hawaii?

Joint resolution of Congress

200

What tone does Kipling use to persuade his audience?

Serious 

200

Did McKinley view imperialism as temporary or permanent?

He suggested it was temporary until Filipinos were ready.

300

What is a key criticism of Beveridge's view? 

Denies self determinism and promotes imperialism 

300

What phrase does Ames use to describe imperialist competition?

A “share of the booty” among European powers.

300

What was to happen to existing treaties between Hawaii and foreign nations?

They were considered null

300

What assumptions underlie Kipling’s message?

That Western culture is superior 

300

How did McKinley justify American imperialism?

He framed it as a moral obligation to help "fellow-men for whom Christ also died."

400

What economic reason does Beveridge give for expansion?

New markets and natural resources 

400

What is Ames’s main concern about acquiring the Philippines?

That imperial rule will undermine American democracy.

400

What role is President McKinley play in the annexation?

Finalized the annexation July 7th, 1898 when he signed the joint resolution into law

400

How might this poem have been used in the context of American imperialism around 1899?

As justification for the U.S. to colonize or control the Philippines, Cuba, and other territories gained after the Spanish‑American War.

400

Why did McKinley decide to keep the Philippines?

He believed returning them to Spain, giving them to other powers, or leaving them to self-rule would be dishonorable or impractical.

500

Who was Beveridge?

A strong leading voice in American Imperialism 

500

What domestic danger does Ames warn imperialism poses?

It will erode free government and republican principles at home.

500

What historical context helped push the annexation forward in 1898?

The Spanish-American war

500

What kinds of sacrifices does Kipling suggest will be required of those taking on the burden?

Sending sons abroad, enduring blame and ingratitude, doing thankless work over long years.

500

What analogy did McKinley use to describe the U.S. role?

He compared it to a parent caring for a child.

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