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Imperialism and the Spanish-American War — Quiz

Question 2 • US History

Which is the best definition of the term annex ?

Answer
A
to trade territory with or sell territory to another country
B
to colonize an already-inhabited land
C
to divide an existing territory into two or more territories
D
to incorporate a new territory into an existing country

Explanation

To annex territory means to add it to and make it part of an existing country. Therefore, “to incorporate a new territory into an existing country” is the best definition. Trading, colonizing, or dividing territory describe different actions.

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