Read the following excerpt from joseph chamberlain's speech, "the true
conception of empire, given in 1906:
here also the sense of possession has given place to a
different sentiment-the sense of obligation. we feel now
that our rule over these territories can only be justified if
we can show that it adds to the happiness and prosperity
of the people, and i maintain that our rule does, and has,
brought security and peace and comparative prosperity to
countries that never knew these blessings before.
which phrase from the excerpt most clearly shows an imperialistic attitude?
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a. a different sentiment
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b. never knew these blessings
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c. comparative prosperity
d. sense of obligation

12. why do you think that using a conversational tone with plain language when writing businesses messages is a good idea?

Read these sentences from the first section of the article. because of this novel characteristic which singles out washington from other cities, coupled with the fact that the trees are now in full splendor, a short history of their appearance in the capital city is of interest. the first cherry trees were planted in washington by mrs. taft's request on april 4, 1909, just a month after she first made her home in the white house. what is the most likely reason why cobb includes these sentences in the first section? a- to establish himself as a credible authority on the topic of cherry trees b- to state the central idea and begin the narrative of how the trees arrived in washington, d.c. c- to create a sensory image for readers who are not familiar with cherry trees d- to build suspense as to how so many cherry trees arrived in washington, d.c.

Which of these flaws does ulysses reveal while leaving the island after blinding the cyclops? a. a need for comfort b. a need for companionship c. a desire for glory d. a desire for riches