Read this passage written by british imperialist cecil rhodes. “i contend that we are the first race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race… if there be a god, i think that what he would like me to do is to paint as much of the map of africa british red as possible.”

The answer is C (It is Britain's duty to spread European ways and customs around the world). Cecil Rhodes was known as a pro-imperialist and his quote explains social darwinism, the idea that some countries are obligated to serve those who are lesser off because of "natural selection".

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.