What country served as a hegemon as the world's financial center and strong colonial power throughout the nineteenth century?

The correct answer is Britain

Britain was an imperial power that colonized a number of countries due to its military, economic and political power. At the height of its power, it also acted as the global power and center for financial activity

the answer is b.2008 and 2012 were presidential election years.

hello there the answer is a

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