I believe the answer is C.
The correct answer is A) The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them. The Philippine's were in a constant struggle to gain independence after the Spanish stopped ruling the country. This led to the Philippine-American War, and even after both wars officially ended, some rebel groups continued to fight American soldiers. Many civilians died from starvation and disease in comparison to warfare deaths and English became the national language, instead of Spanish.
B. Security and national defense
C. Expansion of democracy and human rights
Climate change that caused a severe drought.It is also theorized that the Hittite's cities were destroyed by earthquakes.
Generally speaking, a government may be able to reduce the international value of its currency by "<span>b. selling its currency in the foreign exchange market," since this "floods" the market with the currency in question, thus making it less desirable for investors. </span>