Annexation

Compare the two secondary sources on why the United States annexed the Philippines. Using primary sources, evaluate the arguments of the two secondary sources.

Debating the Annexation of the Philippines Historians use different analytical methods to make sense of the past. Some focus on social and economic issues, such as class conflict or who profits from a particular policy choice. Other historians focus more on culture to understand how ideas, values, and beliefs have shaped the actions of historical […]

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