William McKinley's treatment of the Philippines

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McKinley believed that the Philippines needed U.S. protection to prevent other imperial powers from taking control of the islands. He did not give citizenship to Filipinos, nor did he propose statehood for the islands. Moreover, his treatment of the Philippines was not broadly supported by all Americans, as some were opposed to U.S. imperialism. Lastly, McKinley's treatment of the Philippines was different from the U.S. treatment of Hawaii, as the latter was annexed with the clear consent of its people.

William McKinley's Treatment of the Philippines