Question

why did united states business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800s?
a. to establish a commonwealth of colonies
b. to establish military bases around the world
c. to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials
d. to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

Explanation:

In the late 1800s, U.S. businesses were growing rapidly. They needed new places to sell their surplus goods (new markets) and cheaper, more accessible raw materials to fuel production. The other options were either secondary goals (military bases) or ideological justifications (spreading democracy, colonial commonwealth) that were not the primary motivation for business interests.

Answer:

C. to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials