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B. A relationship in which one event triggers another.
Imperialism means to expand a county's power by political or military means, and the big stick proverb means that one should be non aggressive but hold the power to be violent, just like 'an iron fist under a velvet glove'. Imperialistic America after the spanish american war, america annexed the Philippines because imperialists believed it would be an ideal port and military base. Puerto Rico was also made an american territory, and though Cuba was 'free' its government was still basically controlled by America. These were all expansions made to make America larger and more powerful even though imperialism led to consistent involvement in foreign affairs.
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The best example of that is when Hitler occupied Rhineland, which was an area that was demilitarized after war ended and the peace treaty in Versailles was signed. Still, European countries practically didn't react to this act.
Explanation:
After Nazis gained power in Germany, they started publicly announcing that they will denounce the Treaty of Versailles. The first step in that direction was the occupation of Rhineland. But the Nazis didn't stop there. Before WW2 started, Germany decided to occupy some other regions, and great powers in general again didn't prevent that.
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It marked a shift away from art celebrating the natural world.
Explanation:
Humanism was a new style of philosophy and art that celebrates traits that are uniquely human. Humanism focuses on rationality and critical thinking. In art, it created a shift in subject matters as it emphasized human qualities as opposed to religion or nature. It also focused on classical texts and teachings. People who subscribed to this philosophy had a positive outlook on the future, and they believed that progress was achievable by relying on reason alone.
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Direct Democracy.
Explanation:
In such meetings citizens discussed issues with other members of the community and voted for them. It is the best example of direct Democracy in the U.S.