Question

what message about imperialism did this political cartoon convey?
a. the closer an acquired territory was, the more self - government it should be allowed to exercise.
b. the farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the united states to maintain control.
c. imperialism was not likely to improve access to overseas markets.
d. it was not worth angering european powers to annex new territories.

Explanation:

Imperialist expansion often faced challenges in maintaining control over far - flung territories. This is a common theme in discussions of imperialism, where the difficulty of governance over large distances is a key factor.

Answer:

B. The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the United States to maintain control.