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The New Frontier — Quiz

Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

Which of these defines imperialism?

Answer
A
ensuring a market for a country’s products
B
acquiring a source of raw materials
C
extending a country’s power and influence
D
increasing a country’s labor and tax bases

Explanation

Imperialism is a policy or practice of extending a country’s power and influence over other places, often through political control or economic dominance. Ensuring markets and acquiring raw materials can be motives for imperialism, but they are not its definition. The correct choice is extending a country’s power and influence.

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