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The New Frontier

Question 10 • MO-US History II A

Which of the following defines imperialism?

Answer
A
extending a country’s power and influence
B
ensuring a market for a country’s products
C
acquiring a source of raw materials
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 territories or peoples. Ensuring markets and acquiring raw materials can be motives for imperialism, but they are not its definition.

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