Question

which one of the following is a foreign policy aimed at controlling foreign trade by holding colonies and defending them against other foreign powers?
absolutism
isolationism
imperialism
federalism

Explanation:

• Absolutism is about a ruler having absolute power, not foreign trade/colonies.
• Isolationism is avoiding foreign involvement, not controlling trade via colonies.
• Imperialism involves extending power by acquiring colonies to control trade and defend them from rivals.
• Federalism is about government structure (sharing power between levels), not foreign policy.

Answer:

C. Imperialism