Which argument was most likely to be used in opposition to american imperialism?

a. the u. s. army was too small to be effective overseas.
b. social darwinism meant that the united states would be superior without imperialism.
c. the united states had sufficient sources of raw materials so there was no need for imperialism.
d. american principles traditionally opposed colonization.

The Correct Answer is D.

Explanation:

the emancipation proclamation was the aim of the war change to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the union. the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in the u.s. was passed on december 6th 1865.

as promised, lincoln waited to unveil the proclamation until he could do so with success from the union military advance. on september 22nd 1862, after a victory at antietam, he publicly announced a preliminary emancipation proclamation, declaring all slaves free in the rebellious states as of january 1st 1863.