John Soule coined the phrase "go west with and grow with the country".
It was popularized by New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley.
<span>B) Fourteenth amendment </span>
Big Neck Dora, Soft Boy Jimmy, and Bald Crackhead Sully
United States--Philippines
France--Vietnam
Great Britain--India
The Netherlands--Indonesia
These colonies were obtained during the period of imperialism during the mid to late 1800's. The colonies were obtained to gain access to raw material resources as well as markets. They were also strategic areas for military ports and naval bases. The imperial holdings were kept as colonies until the 20th century.
I believe it was to spread Islam.