Which of the following was NOT an argument opposing the annexation of the Philippines?
A) The natives could not be Christianized.
B) Colonization violated the founding principles of the U.S.
C) The Filipinos could never become Americans.
D) Cheap labor could be imported from the Philippines.
E) Trade could flourish without annexation.
Answer: A
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