Of the following statements, which one best reflects an anti-imperialist attitude of the late 19th century?
a) “it is not necessary to own people to trade with them.”
b) “the expansion of our trade and commerce is the pressing problem.”
c) “is there no nation wise enough, brave enough to aid this blood-smitten land
d) “fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours.”