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Which well-known Americans belonged to the American Anti-Imperialist League?
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Philippine-American War
Filipino insurgents surrendering during the Philippine-American War, c. 1900.
The American Anti-Imperialist League was an organization that formed in the United States in 1898 to oppose American involvement in the Philippines and the acquisition of overseas territories. It grew into a mass movement that drew support from across the political spectrum, including several prominent figures.1
Well-known Americans who belonged to the league included:
- Jane Addams: A noted social reformer.
- Andrew Carnegie: A prominent industrialist who led the expansion of the American steel industry.
- William James: A philosopher.
- Mark Twain: A celebrated author.
These individuals and other members of the league argued that the control and governance of distant, alien peoples violated American traditions of self-determination and threatened the fabric of the republic.21