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Question

Why were the islands shown on this map most likely acquired or annexed by the United States?
Responses

to function as trading ports and naval bases, and to increase U.S. influence in the Pacific region
to function as trading ports and naval bases, and to increase U.S. influence in the Pacific region

to add states to the nation
to add states to the nation

to force Hawaii into joining the United States
to force Hawaii into joining the United States

to serve as military posts for an attack on Russia

Answer 1

to function as trading ports and naval bases, and to increase U.S. influence in the Pacific region