<span>I think you mean this, "Shortly after the United States victory in the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces _____." According to researches that I've read, the answer to your question would be "U.S. forces </span>fought against an insurrection in the Philippines".
Answer - B. It made people reconsider views of government and political powers.
Reasoning - Pretty much he is saying the political power and government can change the aspect of humanity and within itself by manipulation. But also republicanism rather then any monarchy or oligarchy and etc.. But yes this is just a intro.
he meant that violating the constitution would take away rights.