Read the quote from a 1900 speech by Senator Albert J. Beveridge. Geography answers the question. China is our natural customer. She is nearer to us than to England, Germany, or Russia, the commercial powers of the present and the future. They have moved nearer to China by securing permanent bases on her borders.

–"In Support of an American Empire,” Senator Albert J. Beveridge

Which best describes what this quote indicates about the US economy of the time?

A. The United States was unable to trade with European nations.

B. The future of the United States was threatened by European invasions.

C. The prosperity of the United States was threatened by the actions of European nations.

D. The territory of the United States was not secure, considering the location of Russia and China.

C

Explanation:

The prosperity of the United States was threatened by the actions of European nations.

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

explanation:

7 - to develop an asian ally

11- the red scare

14   the power of military -industrial complex

17 - the economy grew quickly

24 - the separation of church and state was not important