Chapter 16: The Age of Imperialism "Imperialists and Anti-Imperialists" Introduction      You have learned about the explosion of the Maine and how that event was used to rally support for a war against Spain. You have also learned that victory over Spain gave the United States territorial gains that made it an imperialist power. Destination Title: Imperialists and Anti-Imperialists Web Site Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the Imperialists and Anti-Imperialists Web site. Scroll down the Web page, reading and analyzing the information about the political debate that surrounded the United States' rise as an imperialist power. Answer the following questions. 1. What was the nature of disagreement between imperialists and anti-imperialists even before the end of the Spanish-American War? 2. How did Senator Teller use his influence to promote the anti-imperialist stand in Congress? 3. How successful was this anti-imperialist effort? Why? 4. Evaluate the motives of the two sides, imperialists and anti-imperialists. Whose philosophy seems most justified? Base your judgments on the facts stated on the Web page.