How did some American labor leaders respond to the idea of annexing the Philippines?
A) They were against it because they worried about losing jobs to cheap labor from the Philippines.
B) They were against it because they worried that Filipino workers would demand higher wages than Americans.
C) They were against it because they worried trade with the Philippines would increase import tariffs and raise taxes.
D) They were in favor of it because they wanted to increase union membership by recruiting Filipino workers.
E) They were in favor of it because they believed Filipinos would take the jobs that American workers did not want.
Answer: A
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