If there is a higher tariff on British goods, then people would not want to buy their goods because the tax if too high. If they can get something else for a lower cost, such as good from American business then they would go and buy from those business. This protects them because again people like to get the most for their buck and this lessens competition from British business.
D. The Declaration of Independence guarantees unalienable rights
Answer:
The correct answer here is option D.
Explanation:
The American Anti-imperialist League was created in order to battle the US annexation of the Philippines as they believed such act was in itself undemocratic as it violated the principles of the government that derives its power from the consent of the governed. It also violated the principle of non-intervention that came from the George Washington and his farewell address.