In November 1898, opponents of U.S policy in the philippines established the anti imperialist league . Most of its organizers were well to do Professional. They included editor E.l. Godkin, democratic politician William jennings, Bryan, settlement house leader JAne addams and the novelist Mark Twain.
Moral and polictical arguments , to support their position, the anti-imperialist used a variety of arguments. As one prominent republican and former senator from Missouri explained in 1889.
"we regret that it has become necessary in the land of Washington and Lincoln to reafirm that all men of whatever race or color are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." _ Carl Schure Cayton Perry Reed Winkler pg. 373
The people who were for imperialism : offers new frontiers for the American imagination and spirit.
The people who were against imperialism : Reject the foundations of american ideals and democracy.
Maintaining the necessary armed forces required more taxation debt.
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