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How did President William McKinley expand the influence of the United States across the world?

A.
by pushing the United States to fight a war in Africa

B.
by purchasing a large amount of territory from France

C.
by defeating the Spanish Empire and gaining territory

D.
by convincing Congress to purchase the Alaska Territory

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Answer:

C.

by defeating the Spanish Empire and gaining territory

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