Question

18. Why did business leaders support the United States to claim overseas territories? (1 point) Responses They wanted to spread Christianity to other parts of the world. They wanted to spread Christianity to other parts of the world. They wanted to open new markets for U.S. export goods. They wanted to open new markets for U.S. export goods. They wanted to spread democratic values to other parts of the world. They wanted to spread democratic values to other parts of the world. They wanted to show that the U.S. was a great military power.

Answer 1

They wanted to open new markets for U.S. export goods.