| A | B |
|---|
| For Annexation #1 | To benefit the United States commercially |
| For Annexation #2 | To Strengthen U.S. security |
| For Annexation #3 | To bring democracy to the Philippines |
| For Annexation #4 | To keep other European powers out |
| Against Annexation | Felt that by denying the Philippines independence the United States was violating its own ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. |
| 1st Agreed | To give up all claim to Cuba |
| 2nd Agreed | To cede Puerto Rico to the United States |
| 3rd Agreed | To cede Guam to the United States |
| 4th Agreed | To give up control of the Philippines in return for a payment of $20 million by the United States |
