Question

(MC)For which of the following strategic reasons did the United States acquire the Midway Islands?

to spread Christian and democratic ideals to the citizens living in the South Pacific

to build naval protection against rivals as the United States increased trade with Asia and Latin America

to increase overseas trade to keep the country’s economy strong following a severe depression

to slow the spread of Asian countries’ influence in the Pacific Islands

Answer 1

It is B. They wanted to establish Naval bases overseas by Guam, etc, etc.

Answer 2

@lupita1995 thanks

Answer 3

Yeah I agree with lupita