Although in general the explorations of Wilkes were considered an achievement, some people were concerned that
A)Americans would judge indigenous people by western standards.
B)future explorations of this magnitude would result in more global conflict.
C)Americans would begin to question their religious beliefs.
D)Americans would realize how small a part they played in a world wide society.

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The concern that Americans would judge indigenous people by western standards is a common critique of exploration and colonialism, reflecting the imposition of Western values and perspectives on other cultures.

Although in General the Explorations of Wilkes Were Considered an Achievement