Which of the following best describes how Mark Twain portraysimperial rule, especially of the United States over thePhilippines, in his editorial "To the Person Sitting in theDarkness"?
As a heavy burden on the colonizing nations who must expendgreat effort and resources to civilize primitive peoples
As a great opportunity to convert native peoples toChristianity
As a new form of slavery that violates the principles of theU.S. Constitution
As a cynical "game" in which the colonies are exploited forprofit under the cover of receiving the benefits of civilizationand progress.
As a way to wrest control from other world superpowers of thetime
Which of the following best describes how Mark Twain portrays imperial rule, especially of the United States over the Ph
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