Question

\some argue that american rule in the philippine islands will result in the better education of the filipinos. be not deceived. if we expect to maintain a colonial policy, we shall not find it to our advantage to educate the people. the educated filipinos are now in revolt against us.... if we are to govern them without their consent and give them no voice in determining the taxes which they must pay, we dare not educate them, lest they learn to read the declaration of independence and constitution of the united states and mock us for our inconsistency.\ - william jennings bryan, \imperialism: flag of an empire\ the above passage helped president woodrow wilson to adopt a foreign diplomatic policy not based on american self - interest, but on ______________. (u10.5) teks - 8(d), 15(c), (1 point) power credit force morality confidence

Explanation:

The passage criticizes colonial rule and emphasizes moral issues like consent and fairness. Wilson's policies, influenced by such ideals, moved away from pure self - interest. Morality (principles of right and wrong) aligns with the critique of unjust colonial practices (no consent, no voice) in the text.

Answer:

morality