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What was the main reason imperialists in the United States wanted to annex the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

AThey hoped to force the Philippines to stop doing business with other Asian nations.
BThey felt that the Philippines would trade only with China if they became independent.
CThey believed that the Japanese would capture the Philippines and threaten trade with China.
DThey saw the Philippines as the gateway to new business opportunities with other Asian ...

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One of the main reasons why imperialists in the United States wanted to annex the Philippines after the Spanish-American War was because "d. They saw the Philippines as the gateway to new business opportunities with other Asian nations," since this US was becoming more and more active in foreign trade during this time. 

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