Question

For which of the following strategic reasons did the United States acquire the Midway Islands? (3 points) to spread Christian and democratic ideals to the citizens living in the South Pacific to build naval protection against rivals as the United States increased trade with Asia and Latin America to increase overseas trade to keep the country's economy strong following a severe depression to slow the spread of Asian countries’ influence in the Pacific Islands please help I don't know the answer I will try and guess but please help THANKS

Answer 1

During World War II and the Cold War, the United States establishes multiple military bases to build naval protection against rivals as the United States increased trade with Asia and Latin America. A curious example is the Easter Island, which was a U.S. military base and offered protection to the locals but was completely unknown to the Soviet union. Strategic location and commerce treaties helped the U.S. to be supplied with raw material from Asia and Latin America.

Answer 2

To build naval protection against rivals as the United States increased trade with Asia and Latin America.