In the second paragraph of Passage 1 lines 21–32(“Think of the thousands of Americans who will pour into Hawaii and Porto Rico when the Republic’s laws cover those islands with justice and safety! Think of the tens of thousands of Americans who will invade . . . the Philippines when a liberal government . . . shall establish order and equity there! Think of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who will build a . . . civilization of energy and industry in Cuba, when a government of law replaces the double reign of anarchy and tyranny!— think of the prosperous millions that Empress of Islands will support when, obedient to the law of political gravitation, her people ask for the highest honor liberty can bestow, the sacred Order of the Stars and Stripes, the citizenship of the Great Republic!”), the commands given by Beveridge mainly serve toChoose 1 answer:(Choice A)Aremind the audience of its civic responsibilities.(Choice B)Banticipate the benefits of a proposed policy.(Choice C)Cemphasize the urgency of a national problem.(Choice D)Drefute arguments that opponents have advanced.

Read line 7 again. what does this suggest about the island.*

"Considering, then, most potent lord, the evils and harm, the perditions and ruin the equals or likes of which, never were men imagined capable of doing considering, as I say, those evils which as a man of fifty years’ and more experience, being in those lands present, I have seen committed upon those so many and such great kingdoms, or better said, that entire vast and new world of the Indies lands conceded and given in trust by God and His Church to the king and queen of Castile, to rule and govern them, convert them to belief in Christ and the Holy Catholic Church, and give them to prosper temporally and spiritually, this subject was not able to contain himself from supplicating with Your Majesty, most importunely, that Your Majesty not concede such licence nor allow those terrible things that the tyrants did invent, pursue, and have committed against those peaceable, humble, and meek Indian peoples, who offend no person."de Las Casas, Bartolomé. A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies. Good Press, 2020.The ideas expressed in the excerpt best reflect which of the following historical developments?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAThe establishment of the Spanish mission system in the American Southwest.BEnglish attempts to establish military alliances with native tribes.CFrench attempts to establish trade alliances with Native Americans.DThe call for more humane treatment of natives affected by epidemic diseases.

"As I know you will be rejoiced at the glorious success that our Lord has given me in my voyage, I write this to tell you how in thirty-three days I sailed to the Indies with the fleet that the illustrious King and Queen, our Sovereigns, gave me, where I discovered a great many islands, inhabited by numberless people; and of all I have taken possession for their Highnesses by proclamation and display of the Royal Standard without opposition…Hispaniola is a marvel. Its hills and mountains, fine plains and open country, are rich and fertile for planting and for pasturage, and for building towns and villages. The seaports there are incredibly fine, as also the magnificent rivers, most of which bear gold. The trees, fruits and grasses differ widely from those in Juana...There are many spices and vast mines of gold and other metals in this island. They have no iron, nor steel, nor weapons, nor are they fit for them, because although they are well-made men of commanding stature, they appear extraordinarily timid. The only arms they have are sticks of cane, cut when in seed, with a sharpened stick at the end, and they are afraid to use these."Columbus, Christopher. Letter to Luis De Sant Angel Announcing His Discovery. New York: A. Lovell & Company, 1892.Christopher Columbus wrote this letter for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:Elimination ToolSelect one answerATo convince prominent Spaniards such as Luis De Sant Angel of the value of trading with the people of Hispaniola.BTo heighten his prestige in the eyes of the Spanish Crown.CTo communicate to De Sant Angel the riches and resources to be found in the New World.DTo provide evidence of the ease with which the native peoples could be subjugated by the Spaniards.

Question 5 of 19Read this excerpt from "Letter to George III, 1793" by Emperor Qian Long:Your request for a small island near Chusan, where your merchants may reside and goods be warehoused, arises from your desire to develop trade. . . . [S]uch an island would be utterly useless for your purposes. Every inch of the territory of our Empire is marked on the map and the strictest vigilance is exercised over it all: even tiny islets and far-lying sand-banks are clearly defined as part of the provinces to which they belong. Consider, moreover, that England is not the only barbarian land which wishes to establish . . . trade with our Empire.Which two ideas about colonialism are most clearly expressed in this excerpt?A.China will accept some nonviolent colonialism; the Chinese consider foreign trade unnecessary.B.China will resist trade; the Chinese consider people from other nations to be inferior.C.China will welcome England; the Chinese consider Britain superior to other nations.D.China will engage in colonialism; the Chinese consider people from other nations easy to control.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

“If it is right for the United States to hold the Philippine Islands permanently and imitate European empires in the government of colonies, the Republican party ought to state its position and defend it, but it must expect the subject races to protest against such a policy and to resist to the extent of their ability.“The Filipinos do not need any encouragement from Americans now living. Our whole history has been an encouragement, not only to the Filipinos, but to all who are denied a voice in their own government. If the Republicans are prepared to censure all who have used language calculated to make the Filipinos hate foreign domination, let them condemn the speech of Patrick Henry. When he uttered that passionate appeal, "Give me liberty or give me death," he expressed a sentiment which still echoes in the hearts of men. . . .“The Democratic party does not oppose expansion when expansion enlarges the area of the Republic and incorporates land which can be settled by American citizens, or adds to our population people who are willing to become citizens and are capable of discharging their duties as such.“. . . [W]e have a right to demand of the Republican leaders a discussion of the future status of the Filipino. Is he a citizen or a subject? . . . Are they to share with us in making the laws and shaping the destiny of this nation?”William Jennings Bryan, speech accepting the Democratic Party nomination for the presidency, 1900QuestionThe point of view of the first two paragraphs of the excerpt can best be used to support which of the following historical arguments?ResponsesSome political leaders pointed to traditions of self-determination when making foreign policy.Some political leaders pointed to traditions of self-determination when making foreign policy.Many political leaders argued that the United States’ history of expansion justified acquiring colonies.Many political leaders argued that the United States’ history of expansion justified acquiring colonies.Democratic politicians advocated using military force to suppress a nationalist movement in the Philippines.Democratic politicians advocated using military force to suppress a nationalist movement in the Philippines.Republican politicians claimed that governing the Philippines would promote domestic economic development.