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During the philippine-american war, why did some american writers and authors speak out against expansion? explain one reason for these opinions. during the philippine-american war, why did some american writers and authors speak out against expansion? explain one reason for these opinions.

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Some who opposed the occupation were motivated by racism, fearful that annexation of the Philippines would lead to an influx of non-white immigrants. One U.S. Senator warned of the coming of "tens of millions of Malays and other unspeakable Asiatics." Many who considered the occupation immoral and inconsistent with American traditions and values joined Anti-Imperialist Leagues.

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president mckinley told his congress that his inspiration for invading the philippines came from a dream of god. he realized that the philippines had  dropped in their laps he confess he did know what to do with them. they sought ideas from the democrats and the republicans. this is a wonderful question. thank you,
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