Question

What was one major impact of U.S. expansion into Asia in the late 19th century?(1 point)
Responses

A significant reduction in the U.S. military presence in the Pacific
A significant reduction in the U.S. military presence in the Pacific

Increased access to Asian markets, particularly for American goods and resources
Increased access to Asian markets, particularly for American goods and resources

The immediate creation of a formal alliance between the U.S. and China
The immediate creation of a formal alliance between the U.S. and China

The establishment of the Monroe Doctrine as a tool for Asian diplomacy
The establishment of the Monroe Doctrine as a tool for Asian diplomacy

Answer 1

Increased access to Asian markets, particularly for American goods and resources.

Explanation: Late-19th-century expansion (e.g., the Philippines, Open Door Policy toward China) aimed to secure markets and trade opportunities for U.S. manufacturers and exporters.