World history/WHME102/Modernization and resistance/Western anti-imperialism

Reading

Read the below article. As you do so, consider the following questions:

• On what grounds did members of the American AntiImperialist League oppose American Imperialism?

• Do you think imperialism was in the American national interest at this time?

American AntiImperialist League, 'Platform of the American AntiImperialist League', 1899.

Do you find the platform of the American AntiImperialist League compelling? Post your thoughts on WEnotes below. For example:

• I agree with the League that ...

• I am unconvinced ...

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