Answer: B. Allowed political stability
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In Mexico the Olmec is considered the first significant civilization who are believed to have lived in the present day Veracruz and Tabasco. Following Olmec was the great Mayan civilization who occupied a large are including southeastern Mexico and Central America. Aztec a well-documented culture also known as Mexica culture. And lastly the Inca or Incan Empire in South America which is probably the largest empire in early 16th century.
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At this time colonies were viewed as a major factor in determining a nations power internationally and also an engine for economic growth in a mercantilist system. Therefore, arguments in favor of U.S. Imperialism would have been fueled by the power struggle with European nations to exert global influence and dominance. Another major factor that individuals would have argued for was that colonies would have provided new markets and sources for raw materials for the growing US economy. In the end the U.S. did not become a major imperial power which most likely served the nation's power and reputation in the long run.
