29) The funniest thing was when the close of the Spanish American War the United States peld poor
decrepit old Spain $20,000,000 for the Philippines. It was just a case of this country buying its way into
good society. Honestly, when I read in the papers that this deal had been made. I laughed until my sides
ached. There were e Filipinos fighting Ike blazes for the liberty Spain would not hear to it. The United
States stepped in and after they had kicked the enemy to stands. This ad freeing the Filipinos they
paid than enormous amount for an island which is of no earthly account to UN Mt wanted to be
aristocratic countries of Europe which have possessions in foreign waters. The United States wanted to
be in the wine and 100. Nad to branco American heiress suying Do Eat Sounds
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Which answer choice BEST explains Twain's view of American expansionism?
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A)
He believed the United States had an important role to play in spreading
democracy throughout the world.
B)
He believed that efforts to acquire new territory must be focused on
gaining access to valuable resources.
He believed that while human rights abuses must be punished, it was not
the responsibility of any single country to address the issue.
D)
He believed the country ignored the interests of other peoples and the
common good, instead focusing on its own global standing