After considering his options for the disposition of the Philippines,President McKinley
A) annexed the entire Philippines on the basis that the Filipinos could not govern themselves.
B) offered Filipinos independence after five years,but they refused his terms.
C) offered to return the islands to Spain,which said that it was no longer interested.
D) approached Germany about a joint protectorate arrangement,which it refused.

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President McKinley decided to annex the entire Philippines, believing that the people were not capable of self-governance and needed American guidance. This decision led to a long and controversial occupation of the island nation.

After Considering His Options for the Disposition of the Philippines,President