Question

Which of the following most motivated European powers to claim Pacific islands as colonies? Sugar cane grown on the islands was becoming as profitable as cotton. The Europeans wanted to convert islanders to Christianity. Unequal treaties would not be possible in the Pacific, so conquest was the only answer. The islands were useful ports for merchant and war ships.

Answer 1

i think it is :The islands were useful ports for merchant and war ships, but always try to go back through your lessons and reading and see if you can't find the answer yourself

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Answer 2

I think it is: The islands were useful ports for marching in warships

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Sorry if I am incorrect