Why was the United States interested in claiming the Pacific Northwest?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to mine gold in Washington
to mine gold in Washington

to gain seaports along the coast for shrimping
to gain seaports along the coast for shrimping

to trade with Asia
to trade with Asia

to trade with Great Britain

Answer 1

to trade with Great Britain

Answer 2

? Select all that apply.
(1 point)

Answer 3

oops ignore me it is not a multiple choice question

Answer 4

to trade with Asia

Answer 5

to trade with Asia

first American to sail around the globe
discovered a large harbor near the Chinook

They developed a pidgin language.

It would provide a better trade route.