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18. short was the us justified (did the
wer: was the us justified (did they have good reason) in going to war with the
philippines? why or why not.

The political, economic, and military domination of the United States in the Philippines not only pursued the goals of economic exploitation of the archipelago, but also had far-reaching military strategic goals. The use of the Philippines as a powerful springboard for expanding expansion was given great importance. American politicians saw the Philippines as the most important outpost off the coast of China, as the key to dominance over the Pacific Ocean. In connection with these strategic objectives, complete control of the archipelago was a priority area of American policy in the Philippines. However, the war unlikely was justified.

Explanation:

The war in the Philippines cost the US government $600 million (at that time, the huge amount) . Combat losses of the Americans amounted to a little more than 6 thousand troops. The local population paid for the attempt to create an independent state much more.

the answer is a. monarch