1.Which best describes the US foreign relations or policies for the entire 19th cnetury

a. american foreign policy frequently became entwined in the issues raised by conflicts between european powers
b. the united states maintained a small military and naval establishment because of our preoccupation afforded by the oceans and the existance of weak neighbors on our borders
c. we protected north, central, and south america against european conquer

I think it is A but it could be C

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I think C is best. Check this article.

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i don't get why it's not A
What evidence do you have that American foreign policy was frequently entwined with conflicts between European powers?

Wasn't the 19th century the one in which we expanded our nation geographically and got rid of the Spanish and French control over sections of North America?