Anti-Imperialist League Anti-imperialism



an use of term anti-imperialist occurred after united states entered spanish–american war in 1898. activists supported war opposed annexation of new territory, philippines. anti-imperialist league founded on june 15, 1898 in boston, in opposition of acquisition of philippines, happened anyway. anti-imperialists opposed expansion because believed imperialism violated credo of republicanism, need consent of governed.


appalled american imperialism, anti-imperialist league, included famous citizens such andrew carnegie, henry james, william james, , mark twain, formed platform stated



we hold policy known imperialism hostile liberty , tends toward militarism, evil has been our glory free. regret has become necessary in land of washington , lincoln reaffirm men, of whatever race or color, entitled life, liberty , pursuit of happiness. maintain governments derive powers consent of governed. insist subjugation of people criminal aggression , open disloyalty distinctive principles of our government...



we cordially invite cooperation of men , women remain loyal declaration of independence , constitution of united states.



fred harrington states, anti-imperialist s did not oppose expansion because of commercial, religious, constitutional, or humanitarian reasons instead because thought imperialist policy ran counter political doctrines of declaration of independence, washington s farewell address, , lincoln s gettysburg address .








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