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Charles Denby

Charles Denby had mixed feelings on the annexation of the Philippines. He wanted to capitalize on a good business opportunity. He felt that the U.S. needed to catch up to other countries that were involved in international markets. He thought that if we could sell our goods and their native goods, then it could strengthen our economy. Denby thought it could be done in a more peaceful manner. He said annexation wasn’t completely necessary and we could gain advantages with less military action. Since this was not an option at the time, he was for annexation overall.

Charles Denby was a U.S. Union Officer in the Civil War and a diplomat. He was also a lieutenant in Indiana’s Volunteer Infantry Regimate. After his military career, Denby studied law in Evansville, Indiana. He was very active in the Democratic party. He was eventually appointed Minister to China by Grover Cleveland’s administration.

Charles Denby has interest in the annexation of the Philippines for a couple reasons. He was looking out for the welfare of the United States. He had served in the military and was loyal to his country. He knew that business would grow if the U.S. annexed them. He was also very active in politics. Annexing the Philippines would provide political and territorial power because we would have expanded our boundaries. Taking control of another country could only help the U.S. It would strengthen our country and grow business. It would allow the U.S. to catch up with the other powerful nations that already established international markets. These were all important things to Charles Denby.

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