Question

how does Beveridge use American military history to support his argument for expansion 1. he suggests that part wars demonstrate the need for the u.s to avoid global conflict 2. he argues that American soldiers have historically resisted fighting overseas 3. he claims that American military success proves the nations ability to lead and civilize others 4 he states that the military is too inexperienced to manage new territories. which expert from the article best supports this reasoning 1 "ah! the heros of Vicksburg and peach tree creek, Altana , mission ridge, the wilderness 2. it is an American question. it is a world question 3. this proposition... makes the declaration of independence preposterous 4 why is it more difficult to administer Hawaii than new Mexico or California

Answer 1

Beveridge is using American military victories as proof that the nation has the strength, character, and experience to rule and "civilize" new peoples — so statement 3 is the best match. The best supporting excerpt is quote 1 ("Ah! the heroes of Vicksburg and Peach Tree Creek, Altamont, Mission Ridge, the Wilderness") because he invokes Civil War battle honors to show American military success and moral/leadership fitness for expansion.

(For clarity: quote 2 pushes a global/imperial mission, quote 3 is an anti‑imperial critique, and quote 4 addresses the practical difficulty of administering territories.)