Washington stated that the main pillar of freedom is this government: as it holds much power and the freedom of life. Washington believes government is the "edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize."
D. The Spanish-American War resulted in all these territories becoming under the United States.
Roosevelt said that the US would prevent Latin American countries from illegal actions.
