Which of the following is true of expansionists who supported the War with Mexico?
A. Humanitarian concerns dominated the thoughts of the war's supporters.
B. Support of expansionism and of the war often had an undercurrent of racism.
C. Egalitarian principles dominated the thoughts of expansionists and supporters of the war.
D. Support for the war was based primarily on the belief that expansion would open new markets for American products.
Answer: B
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