Question

Read each statement regarding the debate over Imperialism in America after the Spanish-American War. Then choose the statements that are pro-imperialism.
Responses
A The belief that the United States is above Old World meddling.The belief that the United States is above Old World meddling.
B The idea that liberated states should determine their own destiny.The idea that liberated states should determine their own destiny.
C The belief that the power comes from the consent of the governed.The belief that the power comes from the consent of the governed.
D The idea that imperialism provided both a commercial and strategic advantage to the United States.The idea that imperialism provided both a commercial and strategic advantage to the United States.
E The idea that the United States should extend freedom and democracy across the world as God's will.

Answer 1

The pro-imperialism statements from your list would be:

D. The idea that imperialism provided both a commercial and strategic advantage to the United States.

E. The idea that the United States should extend freedom and democracy across the world as God's will.

Statements A, B, and C are more aligned with anti-imperialism or a focus on self-determination and the consent of the governed.