For the More Than the First Century of America's History

question 39

Multiple Choice

For the more than the first century of America's history, its pattern of global involvement was defined by which of the following?

• A) global economic involvement but a lack of military action with wars and conflicts outside of the Western Hemisphere
• B) little economic involvement but an expansion of military action in wars and conflicts outside of the Western Hemisphere
• C) economic involvement only in the Western Hemisphere and no military involvement in Europe or areas outside of the Western Hemisphere
• D) global economic and military involvement with wars and conflicts outside of the Western Hemisphere

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Definitions:

Letters

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Common Sense

The basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way.

Declaration of Independence

The document in which the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from British rule, outlining their rights and grievances.

Cornwallis

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