Without the options given, it is impossible to determine which choice would construct an argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines. Please provide the available options for a more accurate response.
One of the main arguments in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines is the assertion of the need to spread American values and civilization. Proponents of annexation argued that the United States, as a developed nation, had a responsibility to bring democracy, education, and modernization to the people of the Philippines. This viewpoint believed that the U.S. had the moral duty to "uplift" and "civilize" the Philippines, ultimately leading to their progress and development.
To determine which of the following constructs an argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines, you would need to refer to the given options. Unfortunately, you have not provided any specific options for me to consider. Please provide the options so that I can assist you in finding the answer.
