Answer: Protect its growing investments in Latin America
Explanation:
Dhimmis under the Umayyad Empire were the Jews and the
Christians. The term dhimmi is a historical term which indicates any non Muslim
citizens living within a Muslim Empire. Dhimmi is a term that actually means
protected person. Dhimmis in the Umayyad Empire were excluded from performing
certain duties and political rights reserved for the Muslims. They were able to
enjoy almost equal rights as the Muslims. The Dhimmis in Umayyad Empire also
had to pay certain taxes that were not applicable for the Muslims.
One of the major outcomes of Polk’s expansionist policies in the Oregon Territory was that massive numbers of settlers rushed to the area in the hopes of starting new lives--leading to a great deal of political disorder.
In 1900, attacks took place across China in connection with the Boxer Rebellion<span> which targeted Christians and foreigners. </span>Many missionaries with their children, as well as native Christians<span> were killed and much property was destroyed.</span><span> While most missionaries, including those of the largest affected mission agency, the </span>China Inland Mission<span> led by </span>Hudson Taylor, refused to even accept payment for loss of property or life "in order to demonstrate the meekness of Christ to the Chinese" when the allied nations were demanding compensation from the Chinese government,<span> not all missionaries acted with similar restraint.</span>
