Well, I believe it is c, but it might also be d
A--needing a place for steamships to refuel: the push came from the need for a modern navy to support the economic interests in Asia.
Alfred Mahan's book on sea power convinced the US government a modern navy was needed. To create a large fleet, the US needed ports on islands throughout the Pacific to refuel and rest ships. These parts were provided as trade deals, protection, or takeover of the land.
Im pretty sure its, "Other Native Americans joined Metacom’s forces, all fighting against the English settlers.
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