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RCMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 25 • **MFISD US HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877 A 22-23 CR

Why did supporters of manifest destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism?

Answer
A
The United States already had interests in its expansion areas.
B
The United States had no plans to overthrow existing governments.
C
The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.
D
The United States deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation.