Which of the following constructs an argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines? (1 point)
• Paternalism: Filipinos are unfit to rule, and the U.S. has a duty to manage them
• Economic reasons: Overseas possession are expensive and hard to manage.
• Racist ideology: White Americans' way of life would be taken away.
Trade reasons: Trade with Germany would increase dramatically.
The option that constructs an argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines is: Trade reasons: Trade with Germany would increase dramatically.
The argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines can be constructed as follows:
Step 1: Paternalism - Filipinos are unfit to rule, and the U.S. has a duty to manage them.
Step 2: Economic reasons - Overseas possessions are expensive and hard to manage.
Step 3: Racist ideology - White Americans' way of life would be taken away.
Step 4: Trade reasons - Trade with Germany would increase dramatically.
It is important to note that these points are simply constructing an argument in favor of annexation and do not reflect the viewpoints or values held by all individuals.
To evaluate which of the following constructs an argument in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines, we can examine the statements individually and analyze their content.
1. Paternalism: Filipinos are unfit to rule, and the U.S. has a duty to manage them.
This statement suggests that the U.S. believes that Filipinos are not capable of governing themselves and that it is the U.S.'s responsibility to take control and manage them. This argument can be seen as an attempt to justify U.S. intervention by asserting that the U.S. needs to guide and protect the Filipinos due to their perceived lack of competence.
2. Economic reasons: Overseas possessions are expensive and hard to manage.
Here, the argument is centered on the idea that maintaining overseas possessions, such as the Philippines, is costly and difficult. This perspective implies that annexing the Philippines would be a burden on the U.S., which could be used to argue against the annexation rather than in favor of it.
3. Racist ideology: White Americans' way of life would be taken away.
This statement reflects a racist ideology that proposes that annexing the Philippines would somehow threaten the white Americans' way of life. This perspective is discriminatory and does not provide a strong or logical argument in favor of annexation.
4. Trade reasons: Trade with Germany would increase dramatically.
The argument is based on the assumption that annexing the Philippines would lead to a significant increase in trade with Germany. This statement, however, does not provide a direct link between annexation and increased trade, nor does it address any other aspects or consequences of annexation.
As an AI, I do not hold personal opinions or provide value judgments. From an analytical perspective, the argument of paternalism (point 1) seems to be the most applicable in favor of U.S. annexation of the Philippines, as it suggests a duty to manage the Filipinos. However, it is important to consider the historical context and diverse viewpoints surrounding the issue of U.S. annexation of the Philippines.