Question

based on Beveridge's argument , which concern best reflects anti-imperialist criticism that he attempts to rebut 1 imperial expansion is to costly for federal government 2. the united states would become vulnerable to foreign invasion if it expanded 3. governing people without consent violates American democratic principals 4 imperialism will weaken the American military

Answer 1

3. Beveridge directly confronts the anti‑imperialist charge that governing people without their consent violates American democratic principles — arguing that the U.S. has a duty to govern/educate “lesser” peoples and that extension of American rule can be justified and eventually beneficial.