Write a short paragraph in which you compare and contrast the arguments made about the occupation of the Philippines by Roosevelt and Twain.
Roosevelt argues that the occupation of the Philippines brought liberty and helped the Filipino people. In contrast, Twain argues that the United States conquered the Philippines rather than truly liberating it. Twain believes the Filipino people should govern themselves, while Roosevelt defends American control as beneficial.
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