In a(n) local rulers governed but western powers were in actual control.

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In a protectorate, local rulers governed but western powers were in actual control.

The protectorate is a country that lives under the protection of a larger or most powerful country. Like the case of Puerto Rico, which is a protectorate of the United States. The powerful country thinks that the protectorate is a weaker country that needs protection and help to prosper. The larger country it is not the owner of the protectorate. But it helps the protectorate in case of need.

the answer is c. many americans held nativist or racist views

a change of venue is the legal term for moving a trial to a new location. a change of venue request because venue is improper means that the removing defendant believes that the case may not be in that venue because it is improper under procedural rules.