Question

which argument about american imperialism is most directly supported by the act 1 u.s imperialism relied solely on military conquest 2 u.s imperialism involved economic and political control even during decolozation 3 u.s imperialism ended completely after world war 1 4 u.s imperlism was rejected by both major political parties. which evidence from the act best supports this argument 1 the requirement that Philippine laws affecting trade be approved by the u.s president 2. the creation of a Philippine bill of rights 3. the promise of constitutional self-rule 4 the recognition of religious toleration

Answer 1

Best choice: argument 2 — "U.S. imperialism involved economic and political control even during decolonization."

Evidence that best supports it: 1 — "the requirement that Philippine laws affecting trade be approved by the U.S. president."

Why: requiring U.S. approval of trade laws is direct evidence of ongoing economic and political control despite any promises of self-rule; the bill of rights or religious toleration don't show control over policy, and the promise of self-rule is contradicted by the approval requirement.