Which of the following events demonstrated the newfound international power of the United States in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War?

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Britain's damage payments to the United States after the Civil War demonstrated the newfound international power of the United States because it showed that the US could hold a major world power accountable for its actions, and that the US was capable of enforcing its own laws and protecting its own interests on the global stage. This event helped establish the US as a legitimate world power and set the stage for its future global influence. The other options do not directly relate to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War and the US's growing international power.

Which of the Following Events Demonstrated the Newfound International Power