The Anti-Imperialist League opposed the annexation of the Philippines primarily because they believed it:
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Correct answer: Violated the 'consent of the governed' principle of the Declaration of Independence
Figures like Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie argued that imperialism was undemocratic and inconsistent with American values. They feared that ruling foreign peoples without their consent would corrupt the nation's character.
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