1) Roosevelt believed the US should intervene in other nations to promote stability, order, and prosperity as long as they upheld rule of law. However, chronic wrongdoing or disorder that undermined civilization could require intervention. 2) This view aligned with Roosevelt's interests as both a conservative and reformer. He sought new US territories through war and was willing to change systems that were not working properly, explaining his interventions abroad. 3) Pulitzer argued the US could no longer sit idle while Cubans were being murdered by Spain, showing he sided with Cuban independence.

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Into The thick of it.
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1. Detail the position of T Roosevelt help and accomplishment with them.
Roosevelt hold that as an imperialist, his desires was to see neighboring countries stable,
orderly and prosperous. A nation that shows that it understands how to act with reasonable
efficiency and decency in political and social matters, does not need to fear because there will be
no interference from United states as long as it keeps order and pays its obligation. However,
chronic importance or wrongdoing that leads to general loosening of ties of civilization society
will ultimately requires interventions by some civilized nations.
2. How does this match up with what you know about T. Roosevelt.
Being a conservative and a reformist, Roosevelt interest in imperialist goes hand in hand.
His dream was to acquire new territories for United States and he had to spark war with Spanish.
He had desire to change things if they were not working as the law. This explains the reasons
why he interferes with nations that do not uphold the rule of law and societal civilization.

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Albert Beveridge trumpets Imperialisms (1988).
In the first two paragraphs, Beveridge argues that the actual distance the places listed are
actually closer today what does he means.
1. Beveridge portrays United States as a noble land that is given to them by God. A land
that has potential of feeding and clothing many countries. Thus he assert that the
resources and immensity of America constitutes a divine gift to the people of the United
State.
2. This will provide “justice and safety”, order and equity, civilization and industrial
development to nations such as Puerto Rico, Philippines and Cuba respectively.
3. The argument given by Beveridge will serve to anticipate the benefit of the proposed
policy.
4. There is need to expand the United States territories to gain more control of the world.
Joseph Pulitzer Demands Intervention (1897).
1. Describe the scene in Cuba as the start 1987 that is told by the introduction
The scene was horrific with many causality being reported. Many of them being Cubans.
2. Which side does it seem Pulitzer is siding with in the editorial?
Pulitzer is siding with Cubans.
3. Give evidence of your answer
“How long shall the men, women and children of Cuba be murdered, the innocent victims
of Spanish rage”

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4. Which of his points strike the most.
How long shall the United States sit idle and indifferent within sound and hearing?
Platform of the American and Anti-imperialism League (1899)
1. What is the League argument against imperialism
They hold that the policy called imperialism is hostile to liberty and it tends toward
imperialism an evil act yet it has been United States glory to be free. They reaffirmed that
in United States all men irrespective of color are entitled to life, liberty and pursuit of
happiness. Imperialism is a betrayal of the Americans institutions.
2. What do the mean by extinguish the spirit of 1776)
It refer to the attitude of self-determination and individual liberty manifested in the
United States Declaration of Independence.
3. What do they suggest opponents of imperialism do?
They suggest immediate secession of war against Cuba started by Spanish and now
continued by the U.S. The congress should convene to announce Pilipino their purpose
and concede their independence- something they deserve and have fought for long.
1. What nations do not have to fear interference from the US?
If a nation’s show that it can knows how to act with reasonable efficacy and decency in
social and political matters, it such a nation keeps order and pays its obligation.
2. What will cause America to Excise it international police power.

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If a nation indicates reluctance, in flagrant cases of wrongdoing or importance will lead
to general loosening of ties of civilized society.
3. He states our interest and our southern neighbors are identical. What are they?
They all seek for progress in stable and just civilization
4. Where have they taken steps in asserting the Monroe Doctrines?
Cuba, Venezuela and Panama.
5. In your opinion, what was the motivations behind the Roosevelt Corollary?
To gain a right of the United States to intervene to stabilize small states economies in
Caribbean and Central America especially if they could not pay international debts.
6. What in the cartoon supports Expansions?
Open door.
The Administration Promises Have Been kept, campaign Poster for the republican in 1900
1. What are the their justification for American expansion
The America flag has not been planted in other nation’s soil to obtain more territories but
for humanity sake. They have acted in interest of humanity at large.
2. What is the collective message of the poster?
That United States has managed to maintain peace and order in nations that did not
maintain law and order and has fostered a civilized society.
Open Door
1. What issue is being addressed in the cartoon?
That U.S have managed to secure the open door in China.

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2. Is this an expansionist cartoon?
Yes, because one of the goals of the expansionist was to gain access to foreign nations
such as china for commercial purposes.
Populist: The rise and fall of the Populist Party.
1. Why did the Populist want each of the reforms on the 1882 Omaha Platform?
There was a general feeling among the Populist Party and their followers that corruption
dominated their ballot box, congress, legislature and it touched even the ermine of the
bench. The people were demoralized as many states were forced to isolate the voters at
the polling stations to prevent universal intimidation and bribery. There was silencing of
the public opinion, business were prostrated, labor was impoverished and home covered
with mortgages. There was not legal protection for the urban workmen. Silver was
demonetized to add to the purchasing of power of gold by decreasing the value of all
form of property and human labor. The two great party have been there for century but all
it has done is plunder and grievous wrong have been projected among the innocent
people. They therefore seek to restore the government of the republic to the hands of the
‘plain people.”
2. Is document C a populist cartoon? Why or why not
Yes, it is an imitation of William Bryan a Populist Party presidential candidate trying to
split the gold dollar on the back of man’s neck without injuring him. This was considered
a dangerous move when populist wanted to reverse the issue of Gold coins.
3. Document D
Electoral votes for McKinley 271, Bryan 176
How many states for McKinley 23 Bryan 22

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Which nations traditionally supported agriculture? The south and the West nations
Which states traditionally supported industry? North and East nations.
What does it tell about the makeup of the country?
The country was polarized between Populist and Republican Party