After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence" in China, what action did US Secretary of State Hays propose?
A) the United States would blockade all Chinese ports if it was not given control of Hong
Kong
B) The United States would help the Boxers to overthrow foreign influence in China
C) The United States would help China to recover all of the lands taken by European
powers
D) The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.

the phenomenon that would be cited as evidence of increased economic interdependence between europe and the americas is  the development of mercantilism.

this theory suggests that the wealth of a country depends on its economic assets, or capital.

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the answer is choice (b)