How did imperialism foster the connection between the shaded countries on the map?

a) the alliances formed in europe were to prevent the spread of communism that was rising up from the african continent.
b) it led to an increase in military expenditures to protect the economic interests in the global economic system of mercantilism.
c) these countries joined forces to prevent the totalitarian governments that were present in asia from spreading into the european continent.
d) it was the long term cause of world war i due to the tension it created between countries leading to their military buildup, increased pride in culture, and formation of alliances.

It was the long term cause of World War I due to the tension it created between countries leading up to their military buildup , increased pride in culture and formation of alliances.

the presidential debate between carter and reagan in 1980 was ranked among the highest ratings achieved by any television program in the previous decade (the 1970s). carter focused on portraying reagan as a "war hawk" and a "right-wing radical", which could be considered as comments with no factual evidence. however, reagan openly criticized medicare and social security benefits, stating the fact that national debt was approaching $ 1 trillion. these arguments, plus his closing remarks, in which he asked viewers to question themselves "if it is easier for them to buy things in the store or find employment than 4 years ago", were key to him win the election by a vast margin during that year.

e."