Question

2 guam was an important territorial acquisition because it allowed the united states to — f more easily conduct trans - pacific commerce g liberate cuban citizens from spanish rule h end the spanish - american war j gain access to pacific trade routes

Explanation:

Guam's strategic location in the Pacific made it a key territory for the U.S. to secure and expand access to Pacific trade routes. Option F refers to trans-Pacific commerce, but Guam's primary value was controlling access to the trade routes themselves, not just easier commerce. Option G is unrelated, as Guam had no connection to Cuban liberation. Option H is incorrect, as acquiring Guam was part of the Spanish-American War, not a way to end it.

Answer:

J. gain access to Pacific trade routes