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Drake Dickson

21 January, 13:06

For which of the following strategic reasons did the united states acquire the midway islands?

A) to increase overseas trade to keep the countries economy strong following a severe depression

B) To spread christian and democratic ideals to the citizens living in the south pacific

C) To slow the spread of Asian countries influence in the south pacific

D) To build naval protection against rivals as the united states increased trade with Asia and Latin america