Which one of the following was NOT an important reason for American expansion in the 1890s?
A. the belief in the superiority of Western culture
B. the need for coaling stations to supply a modern steel navy
C. a belief in the basic equality of all people and races
D. the importance of foreign markets to continued economic growth
Answer: C
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a. She was chosen by the Buddha. b. Confucian ethics allowed her to rule. c. It was prophesied in The Great Cloud Sutra. d. As a former regent, she was the most qualified. e. She claimed to be a great chakravartin.
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a. Black Sea b. Persian Gulf c. Nile River d. Red Sea e. Tigris River
England's Caribbean settlements were the main source of slaves for the English colonies of North America.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)