How does the current United States compare to Britain at the height of its imperial power?

a. It has more power resources than Britain did but less direct control over the behavior that occurs inside other countries.
b. It has less power resources than Britain did but more direct control over the behavior that occurs inside other countries.
c. It has more power resources than Britain did and more direct control over the behavior that occurs inside other countries.
d. It has less power resources than Britain did and less direct control over the behavior that occurs inside other countries.
e. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: a

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