Choose only the correct statements that describe the Spanish -American War and the resulting debate over American Imperialism .
1. The United States acquired the Philippines, Guam, Guantanamo Bay and Puerto Rico as a result of the Spanish-American
2. Theodore Roosevelt founded the Anti-Imperialist league in response to the Spanish-American War
3. The transition of the Philippines becoming a United States territory was a peaceful process
4. One of the arguments in favor of American imperialism was the need for more naval bases for economic and political security
5.One argument against American imperialism was that it would be costly to maintain territory outside American borders
6. Social Darwinism was the concept that the United States and Western powers were better suited to govern other parts of the world and would bring civilization
7. Increasing trade and opening up new markets was a major argument in favor of American imperialism
Answer:
1. The United States acquired the Philippines, Guam, Guantanamo Bay and Puerto Rico as a result of the Spanish-American
4. One of the arguments in favor of American imperialism was the need for more naval bases for economic and political security
5.One argument against American imperialism was that it would be costly to maintain territory outside American borders
6. Social Darwinism was the concept that the United States and Western powers were better suited to govern other parts of the world and would bring civilization
7. Increasing trade and opening up new markets was a major argument in favor of American imperialism
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