The simple answer here is because of slavery.
Answer:
the first amendendment
Explanation:
the first amendemnt with holds the freedom of spech,press,assemble,religion and petition
"A<span>s a refueling station for U.S. ships traveling to the Philippines" would be the best option from the list since Guam was only captured in the 20th century, which put the US into two world wars with reach into the Pacific.</span>