Which of the following constructs an argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines?

Question

(1 point)
Racist ideology: White Americans’ way of life would be taken away.
Economic reasons: Overseas possession are expensive and hard to
manage.
Trade reasons: Trade with Germany would increase dramatically.
Paternalism: Filipinos are unfit to rule, and the U.S. has a duty to
manage them.

Answer 1

Paternalism: Filipinos are unfit to rule, and the U.S. has a duty to manage them.