Question

In "Opposition to American Imperialism," Schurz uses the term subjugation to suggest 'criminal aggression by the American government. What
else does he suggest about America's relationship with the Philippines by using the word subjugation multiple times?
A
America is taking an imperialist stance in claiming sovereignty over the Philippines as a United States territory.
B
America has let the situation in the Philippines dominate all areas of political thought and action in the United States.
C
America has fallen under the control of international law as a means of dealing with all other countries of the world.
American politicians have violated the rights of American citizens by taking actions in the Philippines that people do not
support.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

During the Spanish-American war in April 1898-December 1898, the USA promised Cuba of a free and independent government. Cuba  was one of the colonies by Spain, along with Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.

In second series of negotiation, the fate of  the Philippines was to be decided. Carl Schurz, an anit-imperialist was against imperialization of the Philippines. Thus, he wrote an article opposing the imperialism of America.

The term repeatedly used by Schurz is 'subjugation.' The claim that Schurz is making by using this term is that America is taking an imperialist position over the Philippines, and claim sovereignty over the state.

Therefore, option A is correct.