What values guided American imperialism? How much did American values of freedom and democracy influence American participation in the Spanish American War and the Philippine War? Does it matter? Why? What were the stated reasons for participating in the Spanish American and Philippine Wars? How well did the stated reasons match up with outcomes? Explain. How did the experiences and prejudices of American leaders at home shape the mission and events abroad?

What values guided American imperialism? How much did American values of freedom and democracy influence American participation in the Spanish American War and the Philippine War? Does it matter? Why? What were the stated reasons for participating in the Spanish American and Philippine Wars? How well did the stated reasons match up with outcomes? Explain. How did the experiences and prejudices of American leaders at home shape the mission and events abroad?