The McKinley Tariff and the Philippines: A Divine Mission or Imperial Ambition?
The year is 1898. The United States, a nation forged in the fires of revolution against colonial rule, stands at a precipice. The Spanish-American War has ended, leaving Spain’s empire in tatters and the Philippines, an archipelago rich in history and culture, newly acquired by the American eagle. President William McKinley, a man who famously … Read more