Which of the following is correct about the imperial international system? O A. It is the current international system today. B. The US in the 20th century is a classic example of imperialism. O C. Imperialism predates the modern nation state system. D. An imperial state usually treats its colonies as equals. Which of the following ideologies/political cultures is most distinct from the other three? O A. Populism O B. Multiculturalism OC. Cosmopolitanism O D. Elitism

Which of the following is correct about the imperial international system? O A. It is the current international system today. B. The US in the 20th century is a classic example of imperialism. O C. Imperialism predates the modern nation state system. D. An imperial state usually treats its colonies as equals. Which of the following ideologies/political cultures is most distinct from the other three? O A. Populism O B. Multiculturalism OC. Cosmopolitanism O D. Elitism

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter33: International Trade

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