Why did supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism?

A. The United States already had interests in its expansion areas

B. The United States had no plans to overthrow existing governments.

C. The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.

D. The United States believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation

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Case Cochran

8 November, 18:57

Why did supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism?

A. The United States already had interests in its expansion areas

B. The United States had no plans to overthrow existing governments.

C. The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.

D. The United States believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation

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The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "D. The United States believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation." The supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism because the United States believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation