Question

Which of the following provides the BEST description of Britain's foreign policy during the Victorian era? A. The British king's desire to spread Catholicism leads to imperialism. B. Scientific advances encourage unprecedented explorations. C. The British people's attitude of superiority leads to global imperialism. D. Fear of competition leads to cautious isolationism.

Answer 1

The description of Britain's foreign policy during the Victorian era is D. Fear of competition leads to cautious isolationism.
There was no suggestion of 'British imperialism' as imperialism at that time has a strong connotation of dogma and politics as consideration for the acquisition of territory.