Question

On the video, the narrator stated that America in conquering all the remaining

Spanish colonies: (Choose two)
had violated its own Declaration of Independence, which said that all men
(people) are created equal
had become just another colonial empire like the one it revolted from
had to have an empire, or it couldn't compete with the European countries who
had an empire already
wasted too much money in the war

Answer 1

America was criticized for violating its Declaration of Independence and for becoming another colonial empire following its acquisition of Spanish colonies, contrasting with the foundational values of liberty and self-government.

Step-by-step explanation:

On the video, the narrator stated that America, in conquering all the remaining Spanish colonies, had violated its own Declaration of Independence, which said that all men (people) are created equal, and had become just another colonial empire like the one it revolted from. The historical context of the statement reflects the sentiment during the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine-American War, where American imperialistic actions were criticized both domestically and by the colonized peoples.

Senator Albert J. Beveridge's 1900 speech indicates the sentiment of some Americans who believed in manifest destiny and the right to administer government among conquered peoples. However, figures like Filipino leader Aguinaldo appealed to the U.S. principles, pointing out that such actions were against the beliefs that the nation was founded on. This era in American history saw the United States exert international dominance akin to European powers, despite past visions such as Thomas Jefferson's "empire of liberty" which intended to spread freedom rather than impose control.