Imperialist nations in the 1800s believed that having many colonies a-served a purely economic purpose. b-was more expensive than it was worth. c-demonstrated their superior power. d-hindered their military forces.

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.