I would say All Of The Above.
Many people still think that United States is still a leader of the free world.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Even after the end of the colonization in the world and with the end of the cold war between the United States of America and the USSR, some people still think that the United States is still the leader of the countries in the free world.
The way with which the United States rule is with the trade policies of the country towards the other countries or the strong financial position of the country.
The Contiguous United States does not include Alaska, Hawaii, or any other territories under the control of the United States. Alaska is unique among the US states as it is part of the North American continent, meaning it is attached via Canada, and so is part of the "Continental United States".
Decreases? I think.........
