Question
What were the motivations behind the United States' annexation of Alaska and Hawaii?(1 point)
Responses
Acquisition of new territories for colonization
Acquisition of new territories for colonization
Expansion of religious freedom
Expansion of religious freedom
Economic opportunities and resources
Economic opportunities and resources
Political dominance in the Atlantic region
Responses
Acquisition of new territories for colonization
Acquisition of new territories for colonization
Expansion of religious freedom
Expansion of religious freedom
Economic opportunities and resources
Economic opportunities and resources
Political dominance in the Atlantic region
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Economic opportunities and resources**
The annexation of Alaska and Hawaii was motivated primarily by economic interests, including the desire for resources, strategic military positioning, and trade opportunities.
**Economic opportunities and resources**
The annexation of Alaska and Hawaii was motivated primarily by economic interests, including the desire for resources, strategic military positioning, and trade opportunities.