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I believe it's A: capitalizing on the harsh post-war conditions in their countries.
Answer: It's a monitor.
Explanation: I believe the answer's that the united states wanted to dominate other cultures. Also, I can't see the whole question, so I'm trying to help you the best I can.
The demand for cotton, which was produced in the South, increased when the number of textile mills become higher in the Northeast. The Southerners may thought about it positively since there were increased wealth of plantation owners, bankers, and ship owners.