Which of these statements about President McKinley best identifies him as an expansionist?

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• He initially hesitated to enter into war with Spain.
• He feared that new U.S. naval ships were untested.
• He paid Spain a large sum to secure the Philippines.
• He put out a national call for men to join the military.

1 answer

The statement that best identifies President McKinley as an expansionist is:

• He put out a national call for men to join the military.

This action indicates a willingness to engage in military conflict and expand U.S. influence, likely in support of war efforts and territorial gains during the Spanish-American War.