Debate over American Imperialism

Read each statement regarding the debate over Imperialism in America after the Spanish-American War. Then choose all statements that are pro-imperialism.

The idea that imperialism provided both a commercial and strategic advantage to the United States.
The idea that liberated states should determine their own destiny.
The idea that the United States should extend freedom and democracy across the world as God's will.
The belief that the power comes from the consent of the governed.
The belief that the United States is above Old World meddling.
The preservation of the exceptionalist nature of the United States.

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!