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Question

“American foreign policy in the early 1800s reflected a growing spirit of nationalism. Nationalism is a feeling of pride and loyalty to a nation. It is the belief that the interests of the nation as a whole are more important than regional interests or the interests of other countries.”

Which of the following options best describes the passage above?

America was becoming more sectional at this time.

Americans were united at this time and felt proud of their country.

Americans were feeling pride in their cities and towns.

Americans felt a sense of loyalty to their state over their country.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the passage above is:

Americans were united at this time and felt proud of their country.