Question

Why would the existence of spheres of influence threaten the United States’ goals in China

Answer 1

B. The United States would have trouble trading with China if other countries controlled Chinese trade.

C. The United States would have little influence if China was already divided into areas of foreign control.

Answer 2

The existence of spheres of influence threatened U.S goals as they would make it difficult for the U.S to trade with China if other countries controlled Chinese trade.

Also, the United States would have little influence if China was already divided into areas of foreign control.