By lowering trade barriers....I think. Sorry if it's wrong
Answer:
Land and slaves
Explanation:
Simple, land to grow cotton, and slaves to harvest and sell cotton
I think the primary goal is to earn the return on their investments.
He wants to protect himself
Answer:
The answer is Chester Nimitz.
Explanation:
Nimitz, (born Feb. 24, 1885, Fredericksburg, Texas, U.S.—died Feb. 20, 1966, near San Francisco), commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II. One of the navy's foremost administrators and strategists, he commanded all land and sea forces in the central Pacific area.