(mc)why did the united states begin to seek foreign territory in the late 1800s after years of isolation?

a. the population of the united states was growing rapidly, and the government needed to provide its citizens with more territory.

b. agricultural farmland was scarce on the mainland of the united states, and the country needed territory to produce enough food for its people.

c. the government wanted to strengthen the economy and build naval bases to protect the country's interests.

d. the government was in competition with other foreign nations to acquire territory on each of the world's continents.

“. . when in the wrought chest the wind blowing over and the sea heaving struck her [danae] with fear, her cheeks not dry, she put her arm over perseus and spoke: my child such trouble i have. and you sleep, your heart is placid; you dream in the joyless wood; in the night nailed in bronze, in the blue dark you lie still and shine. the salt water that towers above your head as the wave goes by you heed not, nor the wind’s voice; you press your bright face to the red blanket. if this danger were danger to you, your small ear would attend my words. but i tell you, sleep, my baby, and let the sea sleep, let our trouble sleep . .” —simonides, greek poet, as quoted in a soaring spirit: time frame 600–400 b. c. how does danae feel about perseus? a. she loves him deeply. b. she doesn’t care what happens to him. c. she is angry at him. d. she wants to leave him behind. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d