Imperialism's bitter fruit

1. a. After the Spanish were forced out of the Philippines, why did fighting break out between American and Filipino forces?

a) Because they wanted complete independence from the US, but the US wanted the Philipines as a colony.


b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?

b) It was guerilla warfare, it was impossible for the Americans to tell friend from foe because the soldiers blended right into the civilian population.

2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?

2)Because the Philipinos were similar to them. They were an oppressed people as well, and they also experienced racism.

3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.

a.The public became apathetic

b. Americans were not prepared for the burdens of an empire.


4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?

4) Progress and development was made (roads, telegraph lines, new schools, etc.)

5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:

a. The US could oversee the Cuban economy


b. The US could exercise veto power over Cuban foreign policy.


c. intervene when neccery to "protect" people's rights


d. US allowed to build a naval base at Guantanamo bay.

Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.

No, because the US did not give the Cubans freedom, the US just made ruling Cuba easier. They US was still in control, they just gave the busy work to the Cuban government.

6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?

I do believe the US was imperialist because it forcefully took control of sovereign nations and held them as colonies. That is the definition of imperialism.