Cause of the Philippine-American War

Geopolitical Nations- exhibit a desire for national power and/or they fear that their

Nation’s security is threatened by a foreign power.

Missionary- Zeal Nations may offer humanitarian assistance to those societies that they

Perceive as less fortunate.

Nationalism - Nations strive to be free of foreign influence and interference. They desire

To be recognized by other countries as an independent state, based upon

The nation’s defining qualities—its particular blend of government, culture,

Economy and/or religion.

Militarism- Nations may see warfare as an end in itself to develop manly character

And patriotism.

Racial Ideology - Nations express the belief that certain cultural, ethnic or race-based societies

Are superior to others.

Economic- Nations enunciate policies that seek to increase the economic prosperity

Of their country and its citizens.