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Defining Empire by Consent
- Empire is governing people without their consent, not just intention or method.
- US imperialism involves controlling others without their political voice or approval.
Three Phases of American Empire
- America built its empire in three phases: continental expansion, overseas colonialism, then globalist control.
- Each phase involved controlling people and lands beyond US borders, often with racial and economic motives.
Philippine-American War's Impact
- The US fought a brutal war annexing the Philippines, killing up to a million locals.
- It remains an overlooked and long-lasting chapter of American imperialism.