Which reason best displays why americans would debate gaining the philippines? -americans were not interested in visiting a place as far away as the philippines -america had already colonized most of south america and did not have the ability to colonize new lands -americans wanted to colonize areas closer to the us -american imperialism goes against americas founding principle of freedom and independence

d.he wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.