Question 1 of 5
2 points
why is it useful for historians to base certain studies on the analysis of
historical themes?
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a. there are fewer historical themes than there are regions or
periods.
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b. all the cultures in a particular region respond to historical themes
in the same way.
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c. the same themes apply to people living in very different times and
places.
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d. experience has confirmed that analyzing themes is the most
effective approach to history.

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

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