I would say d. division of the empire into 2 halves.
American imperialism was done in the wake of a want of industrial boom.
Explanation:
IT is a repetitive pattern that countries often embark on imperialism when they have bustling industries and trade routes along with a good level of production but have bad living conditions for the people and are looking to increase their lifestyle value.
This is what happened in the late 19th century US which had prosperous businessmen but the common people were living lives in harsh conditions and had to suffer.
So, the people had an avenue in imperialism to have more profits and to extract the profits to improve their own lifestyles at home and this need made the backdrop of imperialism.
Because most countries involved in the war had alliances with others. And when one was attacked the ally came to protect the other. Therefore countries became more and more involved in the war
Yes, they attacked the <em />Indians, chased Berkely from JAmestown and torched the capital.
