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What was the main way in which imperialist nations protected their colonies and trade in the 1800s?
The imperialist nations built military bases around the world.
The imperialist nations required their colonies to raise armies.
The imperialist nations armed their merchant ships heavily.
The imperialist nations made peace treaties with other nations.

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The imperialist nations built military bases around the world.

They relied on powerful navies and overseas bases (e.g., Gibraltar, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore) to project force, protect sea lanes, and secure colonies and trade.