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. which evidence does Beveridge use to counter this anti imperialist concern? 1. he insists that the untied states must avoid repeating mistakes of european empires 2 he argues that Filipinos and puerto ricans would prefer American rule to previous oppressive regimes 3 he warns that refusing expansion will harm American commercial interest 4 he explains that American political parties unanimously support expansion

Answer 1

Answer: Concern 3 and evidence 2.

Beveridge rebutted the anti‑imperialist claim that ruling people without their consent violated American democratic principles by arguing paternalistically that Filipinos and Puerto Ricans were better off under U.S. rule and would prefer American government to the previous oppressive regimes.