Study the image of an 1897 advertisement. A United Fruit Company steamship line advertisement for a trip from Boston to Jamaica
from 1897. Boston to Jamaica via the United Fruit Company Steamship Line for $60 round trip Passengers have the option to remain on the ship for $2 per day at each port while the ship stops to collect fruit cargo. Based on the advertisement, which statement best explains why the United Fruit Company was able to expand profitably throughout the Caribbean? American imperialism made it safe for its ships to travel to the Caribbean. A weak economy caused it to seek new markets where it could sell more goods. Better technology allowed it to transport people and goods faster between markets. New marketing ideas made it an appealing option for wealthy American travelers.
