In promising to grant the Philippines independence, the United States was
A. motivated by treaty obligations.
B. providing the Philippines with long-term economic terms and assistance necessary to assure a smooth transition to political independence.
C. acknowledging the view of the U.S. Navy that the islands were militarily indefensible.
D. providing tacit encouragement to Japanese militarists who eyed the Philippines as a target for their imperialist ambitions in Asia and the Pacific.
E. acknowledging an official U.S. government apology for America's imperialist takeover of the islands in 1898.
Answer: D
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