The us pop star michael jackson would be most closely associated with which of the following developments? global spread of us culture through the entertainment industry blending of traditions to form different cultures in the united states mixing of the blues and jazz genres to form rock and roll music evolution of hip hop music in new york city from jazz and funk global resistance to us cultural symbols and entertainment stars

A. global spread of US culture through the entertainment industry

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Explanation:

The answer is: global spread of US culture through the entertainment industry.

The entertainment industry in the USA was advantageously propagated around the world due to the global economic stability conditions that reigned during the second half of the 20th century and the USA´s economic dominance around the world. Although it would be impossible to pin point a historical turning point for the successful spread of American culture around the world, it is undeniable that Michael Jackson´s figure, “the king of pop” as he became known around the world during the 1980´s and 1990´s, is one of the first products of the American entertainment industry that became globally recognized.

d. japan's attack on pearl harbor

roosevelt believed that in light of the country's recent military successes, it was unnecessary to use force to achieve foreign policy goals, so long as the military could threaten force. this belief, and his strategy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick,” shaped much of roosevelt's foreign policy.