EXPANSIONISTS OF 1898 Julius W. Pratt - Softcover

Pratt, Julius W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812962176 ISBN 13: 9780812962178

Publisher: Quadrangle, 1936

Synopsis

Professor Pratt traces the rise and development of the movement for overseas expansion, form its hesitant beginnings under the Harrison administration to its surprising triumph in the ratification of the treaty with Spain in 1899. He relates the events leading to the war with Spain and the liberation of Cuba, and analyzes the ideological background of the movement and the attitudes of business and religious groups in this most important period of American imperialism. The proposal to annex Hawaii is heavily emphasized, for it focused public opinion for the first time upon issues involved in the expansionist policy, produced a sharp cleavage between advocates and opponents of the policy, and opened a debate which continued for years - and remains a vital question today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quadrangle
• Publication date: 1936
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0812962176
• ISBN 13: 9780812962178
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3