Which of the following best explains the arguments for us imperialism in the late 1800s?

a. the united states needed to prove its strength to the european countries.

b. the united states wanted to assume its place as a world power.

c. the united states wanted to share democracy, religion, and prosperity.

d. the united states wanted to stop other powers from colonizing latin america.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?