Question

Which of the following best defines imperialism?

1. When a nation closes off its border and goes into a period of isolationism. The two primary methods of imperialism are closing of communication and assuming a defensive military posture.

2. The idea that the U.S. was destined to spread across the entire North American continent.

3. The idea that the U.S. needed to contain the influence of all of its foreign rivals, using all the methods it had at its disposal.

4. When a nation works to expand its power and influence over another nation through military conquest, or political diplomacy, or both.

Answer 1

1 or 4

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