Which heading best completes the partial outline below? i. a. the united states claims the hawaiian islands. b. puerto rico becomes a united states territory. c. the united states fights an insurrection in the philippine islands. d. the united states senate ratified the panama canal treaty?

American imperialism

In the late 1800s, the US supported American sugar planters who overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy, and by 1900 Hawaii became a US territory.

In 1898, Puerto Rico came under US control after the Spanish-American War.

The Philippine-American War occurred between 1899 and 1902.

President Theodore Roosevelt signed a treaty in 1903 giving the US permanent rights to the Panama Canal zone.

All of these represent moves by the United States to stretch its control and influence through a wider section of the world.

The executive branch is more responsible for interpreting laws !