Which statement explains why american businesses spent relatively little on foreign investment during the 19th century?
a) government policy discouraged foreign investment.
b) the u. s. government offered ample investment opportunities.
c) foreign governments limited the amount of investment by american companies. d) the united states could not protect american businesses abroad.

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the third choice or letter C which states that "Foreign governments limited the amount of investment by American companies." Other colonies are afraid that America would take over their economy so they provided strict regulations on foreign investment. 

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