Philippine+Annexation+-+SP10


 * Debate on the Issue of Philippine Annexation (1899)**

To apply understandings of motives for imperialism in order to evaluate arguments for and against the acquisition of the Philippines. To analyze U.S. expansionist policies in order to draw conclusions about the effects of imperialism on indigenous populations.
 * Objectives**

You will assume the role of one of the individuals listed at the bottom of this paper. President McKinley will summon your character to the White House to give him advice before he makes his recommendation to the Senate.
 * Directions**

Characters for this debate may be selected by you on a first come, first served basis. Please use primary sources, wherever possible, for your research. As with all debates, your character’s resume will be due. Your resume should include your position on the issue of annexation, your occupation, and a list of reasons for your interest in this topic. A list of references should also be furnished. You will need a 3 - 5 source works sourced list in correct MLA format. Neither your text nor traditional encyclopedias may be used as sources.

Occupation - 3 points Position on Issue - 7 points List of reasons for interest in topic - 6 points MLA formatted references - 4 points
 * Resume Outline**
 * TOTAL - 20 points**


 * Period 1**


 * __**Character**__ || __**Student**__ ||
 * William Jennings Bryan || Joel B. ||
 * Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge || Rachel F. ||
 * Josiah Strong || Steph O. ||
 * Mark Twain || Meredith B. ||
 * John W. Burgess || Vick A. ||
 * W.E.B. DuBois || Alex G. ||
 * Emilio Aguinaldo || Dorothy M. ||
 * Samuel Gompers || Ryan S. ||
 * Commodore George Dewey || Natasha S. ||
 * Capt. Alfred T. Mahan || Nicollette K. ||
 * Grover Cleveland || Dan E. ||
 * Andrew Carnegie || Amanda S. ||
 * William Randolph Hearst/Joseph Pulitzer || Matt S. ||
 * George Boutwell || Grant M. ||
 * Theodore Roosevelt || Olivia F. ||
 * Period 2**
 * __**Character**__ || __**Student**__ ||
 * William Jennings Bryan || Lauren M. ||
 * Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge || Katie A. ||
 * Josiah Strong || Sara M. ||
 * Mark Twain || Justin S. ||
 * Theodore Roosevelt || Alex W. ||
 * Sen. Benjamin Tillman || Alex D. ||
 * W.E.B. DuBois || Abbey M. ||
 * Emilio Aguinaldo || Emily F. ||
 * Samuel Gompers || Lauren W. ||
 * Commodore George Dewey || Matt K. ||
 * Capt. Alfred T. Mahan || Bree H. ||
 * Grover Cleveland || Hailey W. ||
 * Sen. George Hoar || Mark C. ||
 * Andrew Carnegie || Austin A. ||
 * William Randolph Hearst/Joseph Pulitzer || Morgen S. ||
 * George Boutwell || Kelsey K. ||
 * Period 3**
 * __**Character**__ || __**Student**__ ||
 * William Jennings Bryan || Chris C. ||
 * Sen. George Hoar || Katie A. ||
 * Sen. Albert Beveridge || Megan L. ||
 * Charles Denby || Olivia R. ||
 * Josiah Strong || Tasha S. ||
 * Mark Twain || Dan R. ||
 * Theodore Roosevelt || James H. ||
 * Sen. Orville Platt || Robbie H. ||
 * Sen. Benjamin Tillman || Taylor B. ||
 * W.E.B. DuBois || Kyler J. ||
 * Emilio Aguinaldo || Emily S. ||
 * Samuel Gompers || Travanah E. ||
 * Commodore George Dewey || Jon A. ||
 * Capt. Alfred T. Mahan || Steph S. ||
 * Grover Cleveland || Maurice J. ||
 * William James || Kelsey S. ||
 * Andrew Carnegie || Katya G. ||
 * William Randolph Hearst/Joseph Pulitzer || Chelsea Z. ||
 * Moorfield Storey || Kyle W. ||