14. identify one political factor that influenced american imperialism.
a. the desire to acquire more land in other countries.
b. the desire to spread christianity and other religions.
c. the desire to strengthen alliances with other countries.
d. the desire to have greater

Lloyd’s of london was one of the first institutions to offer insurance to merchants and joint-trade companies. a major part of the insurance system involved people who agreed to take responsibility for the insured losses in return for a fee. what were these risk-takers known as? a. joint-stock companies b. investors c. underwriters d. merchants e. capitalists

Some historians argue that the changes brought by industrialization caused americans to beomce a more secular people. to what extent do you agree or disagree, and why? use evidence from chapter 18 to make your case.

Conflict resolution can be difficult. which of these is the best example of how the us congress resolves conflict instead of always using a majority vote?