Thee answer would be (D).
        
             
        
        
        
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feared it would abuse power like the british had  
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"B. Most people in both the North and the South thought the war would be short" and" and "<span>C. Lincoln had a clear vision for the United States as a nation bound together by democratic ideals". although the last statement is correct that the North wanted to end slavery, the North did not start the war. </span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
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the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. advocacy of imperial or sovereign interests over the interests of the dependent states. imperial government; rule by an emperor or empress.