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 * __Commodore George Dewey __**


 * Occupation **: George Dewey started his military career from a young age. Proving successful in the navy, Dewey quickly rose the ranks; becoming the United States’ only Admiral of the United States Navy, a position that died with him.
 * Position **: George Dewey was for the annexation of the Philippines. He was mostly concerned with the economic issues that the annexation would solve. He was also extremely interested in preserving and building upon United States naval strength. Annexation of the Philippine Islands would be a great resource for the U.S. Navy

- Aided by Emilio Aguinaldo, whom he had friendly relations with
 * Source 1: **
 * -Took formal possession of Manila
 * -'Dewey wrote that the Filipinos were “intelligent” and well "capable of self-government"'
 * -But under pressure from McKinley, was ready to turn on Aguinaldo's forces to allow for U.S. invasion
 * -revered as a war hero

-world markets, materials, investment, stepping stone to Asia -link between product and market is the carrying of trade (3 together = maritime power) -naval bases -Germany interested in Philippines 1. Protect chief harbors <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2. naval forces <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3. no foreign state should acquire coaling stations 3000 miles near San Francisco <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">and as an outer perimeter of defense.” <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">-provide outlet for industries
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Source 2 (Letter to McKinley): **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"There is no doubt we must have the Islands without delay for economic and strategic reasons."
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Economically:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Germany (rival) is pushing for it, why can’t we
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Protect commercial interests in Pacific
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“The Islands in question are needed to maintain our navy by allowing for coaling stations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Expand or pay


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Source 3: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knew Filipinos needed as land based allies should war with Spain surface
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Business interests in Philippines
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Again, didn’t want to lose island to Germany or Japan

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Works Cited: **__

Dewey, George. Letter to William McKinley, President of the United States. N.d. //Annexation of Philippine Islands//. Spodens Documents, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://www.spodawg32.net/files/articles/AnnexationofthePhilippineIslands.pdf>.

"George Dewey." //Wikipedia//. Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Nov. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Dewey>.

"The Philippines." //United States Imperialism//. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://unitedstatesimperialism.wordpress.com/the-philippines/>.