20. Document Project 20: Imperialism versus Anti-Imperialism

Quiz for Document 20.6 Albert Beveridge, The March of the Flag, 1898

Quiz for Document 20.6: Albert Beveridge, The March of the Flag, 1898

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What do you think Albert Beveridge’s main motivation was in annexing the Philippines in 1898?

To civilize and Christianize the native savage population through education

To prevent European powers from taking over the Philippines

To gain economic benefit from the Philippines’ natural resources and location

To spread democracy, even if it had to be by force

2. How does Beveridge justify the lack of consent from the people of the Philippines?

It is irrelevant for savage and uncivilized people who know no better.

As long as they are not represented in Congress, it is unnecessary.

Because the Filipinos are not Christian, they do not get to offer consent.

The ends justify the means, and the financial benefits outweigh the political concerns.

3. Who does Beveridge credit as the first American imperialist?

Andrew Jackson

Zachary Taylor

John C. Fremont

Thomas Jefferson

4. What critical thinking strategy does Beveridge use to convince his audience of the importance and appropriateness of imperialism?

He belittles his opponents using personal ad hominem attacks.

He rebuts each of their argument using counter-evidence.

He appeals to American fears of imperialist rule to incite support.

He uses the success of the British Empire to inspire American imitation.

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