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.
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.
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