He states the the United States does not wish to take over foreign countries, but to simply lend a helping hand where is needed. Upon a country becoming uncivilized, America will interfere until all disputes are settled and the country can maintain itself without our assistance, also known as “police power (Document F).” The sole purpose of the help given by the United States is to ensure that foreign countries remain stable and prosperous to avoid abuse of the people and catastrophe. On the other hand, not everyone sought it fit for America to be putting so much attention on foreign affairs. These people were known as the Anti-imperialists. They believed that before America looked to expand, it should solve its internal issues. During 1899, wars in the Philippines took attention from the homeland, and people such as Anti-Imperialists did not concur with the decision to continue this war (Document D). In the end, though, the decision of the majority was to attempt to expand, or assist foreign
He states the the United States does not wish to take over foreign countries, but to simply lend a helping hand where is needed. Upon a country becoming uncivilized, America will interfere until all disputes are settled and the country can maintain itself without our assistance, also known as “police power (Document F).” The sole purpose of the help given by the United States is to ensure that foreign countries remain stable and prosperous to avoid abuse of the people and catastrophe. On the other hand, not everyone sought it fit for America to be putting so much attention on foreign affairs. These people were known as the Anti-imperialists. They believed that before America looked to expand, it should solve its internal issues. During 1899, wars in the Philippines took attention from the homeland, and people such as Anti-Imperialists did not concur with the decision to continue this war (Document D). In the end, though, the decision of the majority was to attempt to expand, or assist foreign