Question

what motivated mark twain's public opposition to American imperialism after 1898? 1. his belief that overseas expansion strengthen American democracy 2. his concern that imperialism contradicted core American ideals of liberty and self-government 3 his desire to promote u.s economic growth through foreign markets 4 his support for military intervention to civilize colonized peoples. which evidence from the article best supports part a 1. twain argued that imperlism would increase american industrial producttivy 2 twain criticized u.s actions in the Philippians as replacing one form of tyranny with another 3. twain praised American naval power as a sign of national progress 4 twain claimed imperialism was inevitable due to global competition

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- Motivation: 2. His concern that imperialism contradicted core American ideals of liberty and self-government.
- Best supporting evidence: 2. Twain criticized U.S. actions in the Philippines as replacing one form of tyranny with another.

Brief explanation: Twain’s public anti‑imperialism argued that annexation and overseas rule violated the United States’ professed commitment to freedom and self‑government. The criticism of U.S. actions in the Philippines directly shows he viewed imperialism as imposing tyranny rather than extending liberty. The other options run contrary to his stance: he did not claim expansion strengthened American democracy, did not promote imperialism for economic growth, and opposed military “civilizing” interventions.