Amrican Imperialism..

                                                 American Imperialism
                                                    By: Kelsea Placey




    The American invasion of the Philippines was an unfair equation between two countries in 1899. It was actually American imperialist egotism towards a small country like the Philippines. From the Philippines point of view, it's a war for independence. Even though they just got out from Spain, they still didn't have full independence due to American imperialism towards this country.
    The reasons for American expansion and imperialism were relatively clear in the public area. The primary concern of the US has been and continues to be, business. Being one of the few countries largely founded by corporations, the United States continues its heritage and views. When the US doesn't take care of the needs of specific businessmen, companies, and industries it takes into account of the American business climate, and it recognizes how it can facilitate a larger business market, and popularity. These are some main reasons behind the invasion.
    Hardships between the Filipinos and the American soldiers on the islands were there because of the conflicting movements for independence and colonization. There were many Hostilities during this time, and they started on February 4, 1899. An American soldier shot a Filipino who was crossing a bridge, and just from that taking place, they say that it was the cause of the war.
    The war ended up lasting for about three years, and it was a very brutal war. It left hostilities continuing for years after that, until the establishment of the civilian government colonial government of governor William Howard Taft. After all of this happened, everyone looked at this war as one of the wars that would be forgotten by the U.S. Millitary. So basically, in conclusion, America is Imperialistic with the facade of being humanitarian. The government has claimed to care for the better of humanity, and the government has claimed to try to educate people and to bring them to Jesus Christ. However, when the government did these things through the force of arms, and through beatings and rapings that is deffinetly not a source of humanitarism. The have tried to put their ideas to other nations, because they think they have the best way. Also, that their way is the only possible right way.