How did the United States rise to superpower status after World War II? (1 point)

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The expansion in the 1800s directly led to military status in WWII.
The expansion in the 1800s directly led to military status in WWII.

The foreign superpowers before the war, such as Great Britain and France were too weak to continue policing the globe.
The foreign superpowers before the war, such as Great Britain and France were too weak to continue policing the globe.

The U.S. became allies with most countries in the world as a result of neutrality before the war.
The U.S. became allies with most countries in the world as a result of neutrality before the war.

The U.S. lost respect from most countries in the world.

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The most accurate response is:

The foreign superpowers before the war, such as Great Britain and France were too weak to continue policing the globe.

After World War II, many European countries were left devastated and unable to maintain their previous empires or influence, leading to the United States stepping in as a dominant global power.