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AP US History
Unit 7 – Conflict in the Early 20th Century, 1890–1945
Topic 7.2
What are some reasons why anti-imperialists opposed expansion?
Desire for universal peace; opposition towards capitalism and imperialism on principle grounds; fears regarding environmental implications of colonial settlements.
Concerns about language barriers impeding communication with colonized people; fear of introducing foreign diseases into US population through expanded territories.
Fear of losing national identity; potential economic decline due to overseas investments; resistance against implementing democracy abroad.
Hypocrisy of ruling over unwilling people considering US had once been a colony itself; racial concerns; tradition of isolationism dating back to Washington administration.
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