Question

An important argument in favor of the annexation of the Philippines

was which of the following?
Select one:
O
American legislators claimed Filipinos had never had freedom
and would be best served if it was parsed out when they could
handle it.
O
Filipino military officers looked forward to the organizing ability
of United States government.
British government officials sought to block the Germans from
acquiring more influence in Asia.
O Catholic missionaries in the Philippines sought an opportunity to
improve literacy on the islands

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

O American legislators claimed Filipinos had never had freedom and would be best served if it was parsed out when they could handle it.

During the debate over the annexation of the Philippines in the late 19th century, many American legislators argued that the Filipinos were not ready for self-government and that annexation by the United States would be beneficial for them in the long run. They argued that the United States would bring modernization, education, and

civilization to the Philippines and that the Filipinos would be better off under American rule. They believed that the Filipinos had never had freedom and would be best served if it was parsed out when they could handle it. This argument was one of the main reasons in favor of the annexation of the Philippines by the United States.