Question

passage one
base your answers to questions 8 and 9 on the statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.
speaker a: \it is proper for the united states to seize the philippines before some other country does. we can use both the natural resources and the port.\
speaker b: \we have saved the cubans from spain. it would be dangerous to give them too much freedom; for their own good we must keep them under control.\
speaker c: \we cannot risk having european governments sending their troops to south america. we alone must control this hemisphere if we are to be secure.\

1. what is the main topic of these speakers?
2. imperialism
3. isolationism
4. neutrality
5. progressivism

Explanation:

Imperialism refers to a country extending its power and control over other territories, often for resources, strategic advantage, or dominance. Speaker A advocates seizing the Philippines for resources/ports, Speaker B argues for controlling Cuba after intervening there, and Speaker C pushes for U.S. control over the Americas to exclude European powers—all align with imperialist ideas. Isolationism focuses on avoiding foreign involvement, neutrality is staying out of conflicts, and progressivism centers on domestic social reform, none of which match the speakers' statements.

Answer:

1. Imperialism