Which of these statements about President McKinley best identifies him as an expansionist?(1 point)

Responses

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

He initially hesitated to enter into war with Spain.
He initially hesitated to enter into war with Spain.

He paid Spain a large sum to secure the Philippines.
He paid Spain a large sum to secure the Philippines.

He feared that new U.S. naval ships were untested.

1 answer

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

He paid Spain a large sum to secure the Philippines.

This action reflects a willingness to expand U.S. territory and influence through purchase, which is characteristic of an expansionist agenda.