Question

select the correct answer.

which of the following led to the development of the anti-imperialist league?

us involvement in the spanish-american war and annexation of the philippines
the movement to keep the us out of world war i
public concern over the rise of yellow journalism across the nation
theodore roosevelts ascension to the presidency in 1901

Explanation:

Identify the origins of the Anti-Imperialist League

The American Anti-Imperialist League was established in June 1898 to battle the American annexation of the Philippines, which occurred as a consequence of the Spanish-American War.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 directly links the league's formation to US involvement in the Spanish-American War and the subsequent annexation of the Philippines.
• Option 2 refers to isolationist sentiments prior to WWI, which occurred later.
• Option 3 refers to yellow journalism, which helped spark the Spanish-American War but did not directly lead to the formation of the league.
• Option 4 refers to Theodore Roosevelt's presidency in 1901, which postdates the founding of the league in 1898.

Answer:

• (A) US involvement in the Spanish-American War and annexation of the Philippines (Correct answer)
• (B) the movement to keep the US out of World War I
• (C) public concern over the rise of yellow journalism across the nation
• (D) Theodore Roosevelt's ascension to the presidency in 1901