Why did business leaders push the United States to claim overseas territories? Select the two correct answers. (2 points)

Question

Responses

They wanted to access new sources of labor and natural resources.
They wanted to access new sources of labor and natural resources.

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 spread democratic values to other parts of the world.
They wanted to spread democratic values to other parts of the world.

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

They wanted to show that the U.S. was a great military power.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. They wanted to access new sources of labor and natural resources.
2. They wanted to open new markets for export goods.

These motivations were key drivers for business leaders advocating for the expansion of U.S. territories overseas during various periods in history.