Land Was First Colonized About ________ Years Ago

question 35

Multiple Choice

Land was first colonized about ________ years ago.

• A)100 million
• B)500 million
• C)1.7 billion
• D)2.5 billion

Recognize the influence of American businesses, such as the United Fruit Company, on the politics and economies of Central American countries.

Appreciate the evolution of U.S.-Great Britain relations from 1865 to 1914, culminating in a more cooperative and trusting relationship.

Identify the ideological and cultural factors driving American expansionism and imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Understand the foreign policy goals of key figures like William H. Seward and their impact on America's global position.

---

Definitions:

Carolina Parakeet

A species of parrot that was native to the eastern, midwest, and plains states of the United States, now extinct due to habitat destruction and hunting.

Alien Species

Organisms introduced to a non-native environment where they can potentially cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health.

Histoplasmosis

A respiratory infection caused by inhaling the spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, often found in bird and bat droppings.

Prairie Dogs

are small, burrowing rodents found in North American grasslands, playing key ecological roles.