Imperialism's Bitter Fruit

Questions for Epilogue: Imperialism’s Bitter Fruit (pages 32-37)

1. a. After the Spanish were forced out of the Philippines, why did fighting break out between American and Filipino forces?
Filipinos were fighting for their independence.

b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
They faced a quick-striking guerrilla moement that they were not used to.

2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
they were critical of the racist attitudes towards Filipinos and generated little of the pride.

3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.

a. Would increase war around the world.

b.The fight for the Phillipenes was dirty and unjust.

4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
They gained naval bases and agreements with the territories.

5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:

a. the right to oversee Cuban economy

b.veto power over Cuban foreign policy

c. intervene whenever necessary

d.naval base in Guantanomo Bay

Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
Yes because they gave cubans independence and all they had to do was agree with 4 demands.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
I Think they tried to become imperialists but then noticed it was a strenuous and difficult job and also unjust to the countries so the U.S. withdrew from trying to be imperialists.