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

Answer 1

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