Which conclusion can you draw from this quotation about Mark Twain's views of American imperialism though expansion and war?

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Answer: A. Twain believed the United States did not have a right to the territories it held overseas.

Explanation:

Conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation about Mark Twain's views of American imperialism though expansion and war is Twain believed the United States did not have a right to the territories it held overseas.

Who was Mark Twain?

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on November 30, 1835 and was assassinated on April 21, 1910),  was the full name of known Mark Twain.

Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Mark Twain was lauded as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced.

William Faulkner called him "the father of American literature". His novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), the latter of which has often been called the "Great American Novel".

Mark Twain earned a great money from his writings and lectures but invested in ventures that lost most of it. They are the Paige Compositor, a mechanical typesetter that failed because of its complexity and imprecision.

He also filed for bankruptcy in the wake of these financial setbacks, but in time overcame his financial troubles with the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers.

He eventually paid all his creditors in full, even though his bankruptcy relieved him of having to do so.

Mark Twain was born shortly after his appearance of Halley's Comet, and he predicted that he would "go out with it" as well. He died the day after the comet made its closest approach to Earth.

What is Imperialism?

Imperialism can be defined as the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas, often through employing hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power).  

While related to the concepts of colonialism and empire, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government.

Hence, option A is correct.

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