Question

What were the main arguments of the Anti-Imperialist League against U.S. expansion?

(Select the three correct answers.)

(1 point)
Responses

Claiming that building an empire violated democratic ideals.
Claiming that building an empire violated democratic ideals.

Insisting the U.S. military was not strong enough to expand.
Insisting the U.S. military was not strong enough to expand.

Believing that new territories had too few natural resources.
Believing that new territories had too few natural resources.

Stating that wars should only be fought for self-defense.
Stating that wars should only be fought for self-defense.

Demanding that the U.S. should only trade with Europe.
Demanding that the U.S. should only trade with Europe.

Arguing it created unfair job competition for U.S. workers.
Arguing it created unfair job competition for U.S. workers.
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Answer 1

Correct answers:

- Claiming that building an empire violated democratic ideals.
- Stating that wars should only be fought for self-defense.
- Arguing it created unfair job competition for U.S. workers.

(These were key Anti-Imperialist League arguments against annexation and overseas expansion.)