Which of the following best expresses the beliefs of William H. Seward?
A. War is the only means by which the United States can acquire an empire.
B. America will acquire an empire without war because of the natural process of gravitation toward the United States.
C. The United States must resist the temptation of annexing territories populated by nonwhites.
D. As missionaries spread the Christian message, the other peoples of the Western Hemisphere will be drawn into the American orbit.
Answer: B
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