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Expanding Borders

Question 7 • US History II Q2 - Molyneux - 6250 - 2025/26

Why does Carnegie think occupying the Philippines will cost the United States money?

Answer
A
It will hurt US trade with other parts of Asia.
B
It will cost too much to buy the islands from Spain.
C
It will require the United States to spend money to defend the islands.

Explanation

Carnegie argues that holding the Philippines would bring a continuing expense: the United States would have to pay to protect and defend the islands. The correct choice is that it will require the United States to spend money to defend the islands. Buying the islands from Spain is not the main cost he is pointing to.

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