Question

why did the united states acquire so many islands in the pacific ocean in the time covered in this material? select all that apply.
□ to provide safe harbor and opportunites to resupply ships, with the ultimate goal of trading in china and the far east
□ to provide areas for the us navy to establish bases in the pacific ocean
□ to allow the united states to challenge the japanese in establishing control over the pacific ocean
□ to prevent the united kingdom (the british) from attacking the west coast

Explanation:

During the period of US Pacific island acquisition (late 19th/early 20th century and mid-20th century wartime), the key motives included securing naval infrastructure and projecting power. Safe harbors and resupply points supported trade and military reach in the Far East/China, and establishing Navy bases enabled regional power projection. The UK was not a threat to the US West Coast, and challenging Japanese control came later in WWII, not as a core initial acquisition motive.

Answer:

• To provide safe harbor and opportunities to resupply ships, with the ultimate goal of trading in China and the Far East
• To provide areas for the US Navy to establish bases in the Pacific Ocean