Question

Why does arguinaldo believe US is betraying its own values by annexing the Philippines

Answer 1

Aguinaldo feels that the United States is betraying its own values because they are doing the same thing that England was doing to America.

Step-by-step explanation:

He observes that the United States is doubting the Philippine Islands' ability to govern themselves when “little over a hundred years ago, it was extremely questionable, when you, also, were rebels against the English Government, if you could govern yourselves

Answer 2

Because he thinks that U.S is forcing Filipinos to live in designated zones, where poor sanitation, starvation, and disease killed thousands. These conditions goes against the U.S government's attempt to provide equality to all kinds of US citizens.