When it came to governing themselves, who did Sen. Albert J. Beveridge imply had the same ability as children? (select three) Question 3 options: Canadians People living in Puerto Rico People living in Europe People living in the Philippines Americans Native Americans
Social Studies · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Based on historical context, when Senator Albert J. Beveridge spoke about governing abilities akin to those of children, he was referring to colonial populations under American control following the Spanish-American War of 1898, which included people living in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Thirdly, he may also have been referring to Native Americans, as the United States' policies toward indigenous peoples at the time were often paternalistic and premised on the notion that they were incapable of self-government according to Euro-American standards.