300 word discussion

Prompt

In 1898, the U.S. found itself at war with Spain. Victory at the conclusion of the Spanish American War brought the United States a global empire – one that was welcomed by many in the country and decried by those recently freed from Spanish control. How did America deal with this contradiction of calling for freedom at home while imposing the burdens of colonialism in places like the Philippines? In your discussion, look at each side of the argument as summed up by Josiah Strong (Reading 114) and Emilio Aguinaldo (Reading 115).

APA format, substantive response.