Question

Choose only the CORRECT statements that describe the Spanish-American War and the resulting debate over American Imperialism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Good choices are:

-  The United States acquired the Philippines, Guam, Guantanamo Bay and Puerto Rico as a result of the Spanish-American War.

- One of the arguments in favor of American imperialism was the need for more naval bases for economic  and political security.

- Increasing trade and opening up new markets was a major argument in favor of American imperialism.

- Social Darwinism was the concept that the United States and Western powers were better suited to govern other parts of the world and would bring civilization.

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