Question 1

How did the Civil War and emancipation shift Frederick Douglass’s views on American expansion?

	Answer
	He became increasingly critical of US expansion, especially when he saw it as hypocritical in light of the nation’s history of slavery and oppression.
	He retained his skepticism about American imperialism but acknowledged potential benefits under certain conditions.
	He gradually supported the idea of extending American ideals, particularly those forged through emancipation, into the Caribbean.
	He shifted toward advocating for the cautious and strategic expansion of US influence in select Caribbean nations.

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