Emilio Aguinaldo led Filipino rebels in their fight against
American forces stationed in the Philippines.
Analyze excerpts from the primary sources presented in Lesson 2 for bias and point of view by answering the questions that precede the excerpts.
2. Using a T-chart, identify the claims presented by pro-imperialists and anti-imperialists.
3. Using a two-column chart, write notes for a point-counterpoint debate in which you summarize the pro-imperialist points and anti-imperialist counterpoints in the argument over imperialism.
2. Claims presented by pro-imperialists and anti-imperialists:
Pro-Imperialists |
Anti-Imperialists |
- Imperialism brings civilization and progress to lesser developed countries.
- Imperialism allows for the spread of democracy and Western values.
- Imperialism is necessary for economic growth and expansion.
- Imperialism helps to protect national security and strategic interests.
- Imperialism exploits and oppresses native populations.
- Imperialism undermines self-determination and sovereignty of countries.
- Imperialism can lead to cultural imperialism and the destruction of indigenous cultures.
- Imperialism can result in conflict and resistance from colonized peoples.
3. Point-Counterpoint Debate:
Pro-Imperialist Points | Anti-Imperialist Counterpoints
- Imperialism brings technological advancements and modernization to underdeveloped countries.
- Imperialism can lead to economic exploitation and the drain of resources from colonized nations.
- Imperialism allows for the spread of democratic values and human rights.
- Imperialism often results in the suppression of indigenous cultures and traditions.
- Imperialism helps to establish stable governments and prevent chaos in newly acquired territories.
- Imperialism can lead to resistance movements and violent uprisings from the native populations.
- Imperialism expands markets and trade opportunities for both the colonizer and the colonized.
- Imperialism can create dependency and unequal power dynamics between colonizer and colonized.