Question

mark for review the ideas expressed through the image reveal that in 1901, which of the following was most true of the united states? a theories of survival of the fittest had been widely rejected by the public. b efforts to spread democracy overseas had been largely peaceful. c interventionism had become a more prevalent feature of foreign policy. d women were encouraged to join the armed forces.

Explanation:

• Option A: Social Darwinism (survival of the fittest applied to society) was popular in the late 19th/early 20th century, so it was not widely rejected. Eliminate A.
• Option B: US efforts to spread democracy overseas in this era (e.g., imperialism, interventions) were often not peaceful (e.g., Spanish - American War, Philippine - American War). Eliminate B.
• Option C: By 1901, the US had become more interventionist in foreign policy (e.g., annexing territories, intervening in Latin America later, and the aftermath of the Spanish - American War). This matches the context of early 20th - century US foreign policy.
• Option D: Women were not encouraged to join the armed forces in 1901 in a significant way (women's military roles were limited and not a major encouragement at this time). Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Interventionism had become a more prevalent feature of foreign policy.