In the election of 1900, the McKinley-Roosevelt ticket campaigned on a platform that:

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The platform supported American territorial acquisitions following the Spanish-American War, which resulted in the US gaining control of territories such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines. McKinley's policies were pro-business and pro-imperialism, so territorial expansion was a key part of his platform. Roosevelt, as the vice-presidential candidate, was known for being a strong supporter of American imperialism as well.

In the Election of 1900, the McKinley-Roosevelt Ticket Campaigned on a Platform