American actions in the Venezuelan boundary dispute in 1896 indicated that
a. the Monroe Doctrine was no longer an important part of U.S. foreign policy.
b. the United States remained a sympathetic ally of Great Britain.
c. Spain was a growing threat in South America.
d. Americans were willing to take aggressive stands against European powers.
ANSWER: d
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