Which of the following ideas suggested that the New Imperialism was a positive characteristic of Germanic societies, including the United States, that impelled or required them to engage in worldwide expansion?
a) Alfred Thayer Mahan: development of world markets requires strong navy to protect trade and colonial bases to service fleet.
b) Rudolf Hilferding : Colonial dominance by capitalist nations was required to safeguard finance capital's industrial investments
c) John Fiske: ANglo-Saxon race destined to carry its superior political organization and institutions to the rest of the world
d) Joesph Schumpeter: Imperialism represents resurgance of Western warrior class instincts of conquest, not a phase of capitalism

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