Question

which of the following best explains a conclusion about united states foreign policy in the early 1900s supported by the point of view expressed in the excerpt? a americans supported the goals of nationalists in the philippines. b americans expressed little opposition to acquiring new colonial possessions. c political leaders usually did not consider the economic effects of overseas ventures. d political leaders continued to promote the earlier idea of predestined national expansion.

Explanation:

The excerpt frames U.S. control of the Philippines as a "duty" to bring order, development, and "peace and liberty" to the islands, while referencing past U.S. expansion (like with Indigenous peoples) as a civilizing mission. This aligns with the idea of Manifest Destiny (predestined national expansion) being extended to colonial possessions in the early 1900s. Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not support Philippine nationalists. Option B is wrong as the text acknowledges past "mistakes" but still defends expansion, not showing lack of opposition. Option C is incorrect because the excerpt explicitly mentions commercial/industrial development as a key reason for the venture, so leaders did consider economic effects.

Answer:

D. Political leaders continued to promote the earlier idea of predestined national expansion.