Criticisms within the United States regarding American colonialism included all the following major arguments EXCEPT that
A. imperialism would mean a flood of cheap laborers and unwelcome competition.
B. the financial costs of administering colonies would require burdensome taxes.
C. foreign obligations and entangling alliances would threaten American liberties.
D. the nation's population would be "polluted" by "inferior" races.
E. imperialism was immoral and contrary to the nation's commitment to human freedom.
Answer: B
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