Annexation Of Philippines

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Dear Congress of the United States, We should consider annexing the Philippines for numerous reasons. It would benefit this country in at least three ways or more. This includes the three motives for imperialism. Imperialism is a quest for foreign territory or spheres of influence. The three motives for imperialism consist of strategic advantages, economic advantages, and cultural advantages. Strategically, our nation could gain a territorial advantage. For example, we could use the land as a fueling station, or even better, as a naval base. We could even train the residents of the Philippines to be in our military. The annexation of the Philippines would also benefit us economically. For Instance, the Philippines has a very nice climate
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