Which statement is true? (A) The 1890s witnessed the decline of the Australian nationalism. (B) In 1942 the British forces were able to defend Australia against the Japanese invasion. (C) Since World War II, the Australian ruling circles have looked towards the US instead of the UK as the main protector of their interests. (D) The relationship between Australia and the USA have never been proclaimed in any treaty of mutual security.

Which statement is true? (A) The 1890s witnessed the decline of the Australian nationalism. (B) In 1942 the British forces were able to defend Australia against the Japanese invasion. (C) Since World War II, the Australian ruling circles have looked towards the US instead of the UK as the main protector of their interests. (D) The relationship between Australia and the USA have never been proclaimed in any treaty of mutual security.
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(C) Since World War II, the Australian ruling circles have looked towards the US instead of the UK as the main protector of their interests.
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