American Imperialism Point of View and Image Analysis Activity

Students will read and analyze excerpts from Albert Beveridge and the Anti-Imperialist League on United States imperialism, specifically with regard to America's involvement in the Philippines, by answering 33 questions. They will also analyze 10 political cartoons according to 7 more questions. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub!  

Sample questions include:
--How does he describe Americans in the first paragraph and what does it imply about their imperialism oriented choices?
--In what way(s) does the 7th paragraph support his argument for imperialism?
--What could the platform mean by “the spirit of 1776?” How was it going to be affected by American actions in the Philippines?
--Why would opposition not cease with the destruction of Filipino self-government?
--Rewrite the 4th paragraph in your own words to demonstrate understanding.
--Which of Beveridge’s points did the Anti-Imperialist League most successfully counter and why?
--Which of Beveridge’s points did the Anti-Imperialist League least successfully counter and why?
--Where are the messages of images A and B most reflected in the texts and why? Give a historical example to support each.
--Does image J represent a cause or an effect of imperialism and why?

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