Before the late 1800's, the united states did not seriously involve itself in overseas expansion largely because it

a) did not have a navy and could not compete with europeans.

b) was recovering from its defeat in the spanish-american war.

c) believed imperialism was immoral and against christian values.

d) was primarily concerned with westward expansion and internal problems.

the answer is: d.was primarily concerned with westward expansion and internal problems.

At that time, the plan for westward expansion created internal debate among different groups in united states since it require large amount of investments and could bankrupt the whole country if it failed.

Because of this huge risks, united states' attention was taken mostly by this issue, to the point where we could not seriously be involved in overseas expansion.

it was the first amendment

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