Answer:
A) the search for markets for American products.
Explanation:
The United States became a wealthy, fully industrialized country in the years between 1865 and 1900. American companies exported goods to different parts of the world and American businessmen invested around the world. Its economic interests became global. Industrial might also meant the development of a powerful army and navy to protect American interests abroad.
So, by the end of the 19th century, just as in the case of European industrial powers, there was an increasing pressure to guarantee access to sources of raw materials and new markets for industrial goods. The 1898 Spanish-American War marked the advent of an epoch in which the US got more involved in international affairs and was ready to use its military muscle to protect its interests globally.
The correct answer is B. Establish requirements for admitting new states to the Union
Explanation:
The purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was to officially define and integrate territories that belonged to a region known as Northwest. This was required because the Northwest territories previously belonged to England and due to this, the Congress of Confederation (government of the time) did not have complete control over the territory.
Through this ordinance, the government ratified its power over the territory, guaranteed rights, and established requirements to admit states to the Union. This last accomplishment included the number of states that will be formed in the territory and the fact these will be free states (slavery was not allowed). According to this, the one that was an accomplishment was "Establish requirements for admitting new states to the Union."
