What Was a Major Reason Why the United States Annexed

Multiple Choice

What was a major reason why the United States annexed the Philippines despite anti-imperialist opposition in the United States?

A) Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo requested annexation due to the belief it would help the economy.
B) The Philippine islands were located very close to China and China's potential markets.
C) Anti-imperialist William Jennings Bryan agreed to become the civil governor of the territory.
D) Americans wanted to avenge their defeat in the Philippine-American War.
E) The Philippines offered the most developed untapped market in the entire Eastern Hemisphere.