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 gun was fired, and either side claimed it was the other side, and the Filipinos weren't being granted independence as soon as they thought.

b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
Many, many Americans died, it was very brutal. They punished innocent civilians frequently.

2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
Soldiers were faced with the same discrimination as they were in the war.

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


a. It was under consideration that the Filipinos should be granted independence.

b. When the did, the Americans lost all interest of acquiring more land.


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



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. Americans could see over Cuban economy.


b. Excersize veto power over Cuban foriegn policy.


c. Intervene when "life, liberty, property, and indivudual liberty" were at risk.


d. Permission to build a naval base.

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


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