With which statement would President William Howard Taft MOST LIKELY agree?
A.
We must not allow our own national interests to lead us to violate China’s sovereignty.
B.
We must invest in China while the opportunity is ripe for American businesses to profit.
C.
We must foster a political and military alliance with China to stall the spreading influence of Japan.
D.
We must engage militarily in China to put down the Boxer Rebellion and open the door to free trade.