The underlying goal of British imperialism in the late century, as exemplified by Cecil Rhodes, was to
a. control foreign territory.
b. promote British trade overseas.
c. beat other nations to new territories.
d. protect British citizens overseas.
e. find a place to send convicts and other "undesirables."
ANSWER:
b
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