Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow War in the Philippines Speech at Madison, Wisconsin, October 16, 1899 by William McKinley The Spanish-American War of 1898 started as a result of Cuba's struggle for independence against Spain. Initially President William McKinley did not want to involve the United States in this conflict; however, newspaper accounts of Spanish atrocities and the mysterious sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana turned public opinion in favor of war. America easily defeated Spain in less than four months of war, and the 1898 Treaty of Paris granted independence to Cuba. The treaty gave control over Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States, and allowed the United States to purchase the Philippine Islands from Spain for $20 million. Filipino rebels did not recognize the Treaty of Paris and fought for independence during the Philippine-American War from 1899–1902. 1 The voice of partisanship is hushed today and the voice of patriotism is alone heard in the land. We know neither party nor creed nor sect nor nationality in our devotion to a common country and a common flag. We are all one in the presence of a great national duty, and there are no divisions among us whenever our flag is assailed, wherever and by whosoever. . . . 2 The American arms triumphed on land and on sea, with unprecedented exemption from disease and death on the part of our soldiers and sailors. We are proud of the army and the navy. They have brought us great responsibilities; they have brought us new acquisitions and new territory; and it is for us to accept those responsibilities, meet them with manly courage . . . and do what in the sight of God and man is just and right. . . . The shedding of the blood of the misguided Filipinos is a matter of sorrow to all of us. And yet they are resisting the sovereignty of the United States over a territory which we acquired, not by conquest alone, but by the solemn treaty of peace sanctioned by the Congress of the United States. . . . 3 It is said we could have peace if we would give them independence and a government of their own under their own sovereignty. It is said that if the President would do this we would have peace. The President has no power, even if he was disposed, which he is not, to alienate a single foot of territory which we have honestly acquired, or give up sovereignty over it to any other peoples. That power belongs to the people. It is vested in Congress, which represents the people, and no such power was ever given to the Chief Executive by the people, by Congress, or by the Constitution, and to use it would be a base usurpation of prerogative by the Chief Executive of the government. . . . The great majority of the people acknowledge allegiance to our flag, and are glad to have the shelter of its protection. My fellow citizens, the Philippines came to us not of our seeking: none of us ever dreamed, when this war commenced, that we were to have either Puerto Rico or the Philippine Islands. 4 We went to war for civilization and for humanity, to relieve our oppressed neighbors in Cuba. I was one of those who held back until the last moment, hoping that war might be averted. I did not want to involve my country in bloodshed. But the war came, and a few of those who wanted it most are now trying to shirk its responsibilities. . . . There was no fault in the victory; there must be no halting in upholding it. We have the Philippines, and our flag is there. Question 6 6. Which choice BEST matches the structure of McKinley's argument in War in the Philippines?(1 point) Responses A. The speech celebrates a victory and defends an ongoing policy.. A. The speech celebrates a victory and defends an ongoing policy.. B. The speech apologizes for a war and warns against continued control of foreign land. B. The speech apologizes for a war and warns against continued control of foreign land. C. The speech promotes a war and explains the anticipated benefits. C. The speech promotes a war and explains the anticipated benefits. D. The speech reconciles a disagreement between those who were for and against a war.

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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow War in the Philippines Speech at Madison, Wisconsin, October 16, 1899 by William McKinley The Spanish-American War of 1898 started as a result of Cuba's struggle for independence against Spain. Initially President William McKinley did not want to involve the United States in this conflict; however, newspaper accounts of Spanish atrocities and the mysterious sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana turned public opinion in favor of war. America easily defeated Spain in less than four months of war, and the 1898 Treaty of Paris granted independence to Cuba. The treaty gave control over Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States, and allowed the United States to purchase the Philippine Islands from Spain for $20 million. Filipino rebels did not recognize the Treaty of Paris and fought for independence during the Philippine-American War from 1899–1902. 1 The voice of partisanship is hushed today and the voice of patriotism is alone heard in the land. We know neither party nor creed nor sect nor nationality in our devotion to a common country and a common flag. We are all one in the presence of a great national duty, and there are no divisions among us whenever our flag is assailed, wherever and by whosoever. . . . 2 The American arms triumphed on land and on sea, with unprecedented exemption from disease and death on the part of our soldiers and sailors. We are proud of the army and the navy. They have brought us great responsibilities; they have brought us new acquisitions and new territory; and it is for us to accept those responsibilities, meet them with manly courage . . . and do what in the sight of God and man is just and right. . . . The shedding of the blood of the misguided Filipinos is a matter of sorrow to all of us. And yet they are resisting the sovereignty of the United States over a territory which we acquired, not by conquest alone, but by the solemn treaty of peace sanctioned by the Congress of the United States. . . . 3 It is said we could have peace if we would give them independence and a government of their own under their own sovereignty. It is said that if the President would do this we would have peace. The President has no power, even if he was disposed, which he is not, to alienate a single foot of territory which we have honestly acquired, or give up sovereignty over it to any other peoples. That power belongs to the people. It is vested in Congress, which represents the people, and no such power was ever given to the Chief Executive by the people, by Congress, or by the Constitution, and to use it would be a base usurpation of prerogative by the Chief Executive of the government. . . . The great majority of the people acknowledge allegiance to our flag, and are glad to have the shelter of its protection. My fellow citizens, the Philippines came to us not of our seeking: none of us ever dreamed, when this war commenced, that we were to have either Puerto Rico or the Philippine Islands. 4 We went to war for civilization and for humanity, to relieve our oppressed neighbors in Cuba. I was one of those who held back until the last moment, hoping that war might be averted. I did not want to involve my country in bloodshed. But the war came, and a few of those who wanted it most are now trying to shirk its responsibilities. . . . There was no fault in the victory; there must be no halting in upholding it. We have the Philippines, and our flag is there. Question 6 6. Which choice BEST matches the structure of McKinley's argument in War in the Philippines?(1 point) Responses A. The speech celebrates a victory and defends an ongoing policy.. A. The speech celebrates a victory and defends an ongoing policy.. B. The speech apologizes for a war and warns against continued control of foreign land. B. The speech apologizes for a war and warns against continued control of foreign land. C. The speech promotes a war and explains the anticipated benefits. C. The speech promotes a war and explains the anticipated benefits. D. The speech reconciles a disagreement between those who were for and against a war.

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