Social Darwinists felt that certain nations and races were s…

Social Darwinists felt that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore were destined to rule over inferior peoples and cultures. Some prominent Americans embraced these ideas and began to worry that if the United States remained isolated while European nations gobbled up the rest of the world, America would not survive. Which of the following was a result of Americans embracing the tenets of Social Darwinism?

Puerto Rico •   ___________________________________________…

Puerto Rico •   _____________________________________________ •   Residents granted U.S. citizenship in 1917 •   Governors have been elected by popular vote since 1948 •   Adopted both a constitution and commonwealth status in 1952 Which of the following best replaces the question mark in this list of information about  Puerto Rico?