The photographs in this chapter were used at the time to show the people of America, that imperialism was needed in the Philippines. Although, they convinced the American people of this by casting a negative light onto their culture. Making all of the Filipino people something they aren't by using contrasting photographs and by also playing off the insecurities of the American people.
In the buildings that appear in the first 3 photographs, they are all give an impression of greatness, intellect, refinement, and power. In the first photograph, it shows the Palace of Varied Industries. Showing the visitors what has been accomplished technologically in this very civilized society. Both the Palace of Varied Industries and the monument in the
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