Question

Which statement best describes the United States' changing role in the world during the twentieth century?

a. It changed from a great power into an isolationist nation, much like Japan.
b. It was vastly richer, larger, and more powerful than it had been one hundred years before.
c. Its losses during the War of 1812 substantially weakened its power for the next hundred years.
d. Its strict economic controls resulted in a widespread return to mercantilism.
e. It became a military superpower in the world but lacked a strong economy.

Answer 1

Answer: B. It was vastly richer, larger, and more powerful it had been one hundred years before.

Explanation: E is INCORRECT on PLATO

I answered E on my test and got it wrong, this is the only other correct answer.

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Answer 2

The statement that best describes the United States' changing role in the world during the twentieth century was E.It became a military superpower in the world but lacked a strong economy. The reason for the non strong economy was due to the Great Depression, and financial crisis of the 1920's.