Why was it important to expand American influence in China?

(1 point)
Responses

strategic naval bases

strategic naval bases

lucrative trade markets

lucrative trade markets

expanding Christian beliefs

expanding Christian beliefs

slowing foreign immigratio

1 answer

The most accurate response to why it was important to expand American influence in China is:

lucrative trade markets

Expanding influence in China allowed the United States to access and benefit from significant trade opportunities in one of the world's largest markets.