Importance Of Imperialism In The Philippines

“The love for One’s country is a splendid thing, but why should love stop at the border?” (Pablo Casals). These strong and empathetic words are a testament to the mentality of The United States of America. Where some have come to believe that imperial acts are unruly and unjustified, the proposition that America merely took action in the Philippines, as an act of peace and protection for their sake, seems to be constantly surpassed. In fact, it could be understood that without American influence, the Philippines would be in worse shape now. However, the U.S. took the liberty to assist and allie in need.With the best interest of all people in mind the continuous generosity and the caring mentality of the United States; American imperialism

In addition to this idea the Philippines has an abundance of rich land that would thoroughly increase the way of life in both America and for the Filipino people. However, it has been concluded that the citizens of this fresh country do not utilize the resources provided, and only use the bare minimal, while wasting the rest of the land. But if this corner of the world was “Touched by the wands of American enterprise, fertilized with American capital, these islands would speedily become richer than Golconda was of old.”, then both countries would reap the benefits. With their abundance and our trade and business opportunity, jobs, money, and well being, could be created for both nations. Also, the U.S.A. has provided support and security to countries for decades and without our back up the Philippines would continue to be ruled by European countries. As former President, William McKinley, once said, “ “that we could not give them back to Spain ­­ that would be cowardly and dishonorable; (2) that we could not turn them over to France or Germany ­­ our commercial rivals in the Orient ­­ that would be bad business and

This is true because in this time period The Philippines was in a time of immense struggle and despair. After their war for freedom against Spain, they were in an extremely vulnerable situation both regarding the stability of their government, as well as their national security. William Jennings Bryan announces that “Some argue that American rule in the Philippine Islands will result in the better education of the Filipinos,”. Although controversial, there is some supporting information that backs up this statement. That would include the fact that during the insurrection of the Philippines president taft provided them with schools, in order to better educate the future of their country. He also attempted to even further gain their support by putting in roads and bridges. The ideas that the U.S. began this conquest with was that in return for better educating their country and providing them with the resources to have a functioning society, they would be allowed access to the markets nearby. Such ideas are shown when Senator Albert J. Beveridge explains that, “Just beyond the Philippines are China 's illimitable markets. We will not retreat from either. We will not repudiate our duty in the archipelago.” Providing insight on the responsibility America feels for the outcome of this country, and how important both of them are