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(MC)Why did the United States begin to seek foreign territory in the late 1800s after years of isolation?

A. The population of the United States was growing rapidly, and the government needed to provide its citizens with more territory.

B. Agricultural farmland was scarce on the mainland of the United States, and the country needed territory to produce enough food for its people.

C. The government wanted to strengthen the economy and build naval bases to protect the country's interests.

D.The government was in competition with other foreign nations to acquire territory on each of the world's continents.

Respuesta :

Answer: Its C "The government wanted to strengthen the economy and build naval bases to protect the countries interests"

Answer:

The Correct Answer is A

Explanation:

  • Americans shifted apart from isolationism as circumstances brought the fight "home" to Americans.
  • The bombardment of Pearl Harbor accompanied by Hitler's announcement of war was the ultimate action in pushing the isolationism.
  • Washington had threatened against American involvement in such wars.
  • Another reason was Americans sponsored the concept of overseas extension in the late 1800s because they required to increase trade.

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