<span>It used U-boats to sin ships carrying supplies to Britain</span>
Answer:
A. The US defeat of pirates in the Mediterranean
Explanation:
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The statement made by the American businessman showed that <u>American imperialism</u><u> was </u><u>mainly economically motivated</u><u>.</u>
Americans engaged in imperialism which is the acquisition of physical or economic control of other nations because:
- They wanted raw materials that they could process
- They wanted new markets to sell their processed goods
As a result, the U.S. acquired certain nations such as the Philippines and Hawaii as well as bases in China and Japan in order to accomplish these economic goals.
In conclusion, American imperialism was driven by economic gain.
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