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question 17 of 25

which statement best completes this diagram to show the point of view of a person who is against u.s. imperialism?

anti-imperialist point of view

• it is too expensive to maintain foreign military bases.
• u.s. markets will be flooded with foreign products.
• ?

a. the united states needs to maintain a foreign policy of interventionism.
b. americans should spread their culture to less \civilized\ countries.
c. \civilizing\ foreign countries is wrong and can lead to conflict.
d. the united states needs a strong military presence all over the world.

Explanation:

Analyze the diagram's theme

The diagram is titled "Anti-Imperialist Point of View" and lists arguments against expansionism:

• It is too expensive to maintain foreign military bases.
• U.S. markets will be flooded with foreign products.
• We need a third argument that aligns with Anti-Imperialism.

Evaluate the answer choices

• A. The United States needs to maintain a foreign policy of interventionism.
• Analysis: This supports imperialism and intervention, which contradicts the anti-imperialist perspective.
• B. Americans should spread their culture to less "civilized" countries.
• Analysis: This is a classic pro-imperialist argument (often associated with the "civilizing mission" or "White Man's Burden") used to justify expansion.
• C. "Civilizing" foreign countries is wrong and can lead to conflict.
• Analysis: This directly critiques the moral justification of imperialism and warns of negative consequences (conflict), which perfectly aligns with the Anti-Imperialism perspective.
• D. The United States needs a strong military presence all over the world.
• Analysis: This is a militaristic, pro-imperialist stance.

Select the correct option

Option C is the only statement that expresses an anti-imperialist viewpoint.

Answer:

• (A) The United States needs to maintain a foreign policy of interventionism.
• (B) Americans should spread their culture to less "civilized" countries.
• (C) "Civilizing" foreign countries is wrong and can lead to conflict. (Correct answer)
• (D) The United States needs a strong military presence all over the world.