For which of the following strategic reasons did the United States acquire the Midway Islands? (3 points)

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

please help I don't know the answer I will try and guess but please help THANKS

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For which of the following strategic reasons did the United States acquire the Midway Islands? (3 points)
 	
	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 

please help I don't know the answer I will try and guess but please help THANKS

paki · Answer

what you guess about the asnwer here... ?

anonymous · Answer

C? just a wild guest xD

paki · Answer

agree with A... please have a look here... http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/381695/Midway-Islands

anonymous · Answer

Ok I will read over the information in the link and understand why it is A thanks a lot Paki!

paki · Answer

pleasure...