Question

What was the US government looking for in the Pacific?
*In the last half of the 19th century

Answer 1

The United States wanted to gain territories in the Pacific in the late 1900s. The Asian countries and islands in the Pacific had gained more importance in the U.S because the islands could be used as naval bases that would provide fuel, hospital aid, ammunition and more shore activities for friendly ships.

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Answer 2

The westward expansion of the United States during the 19th century was not limited to North America, but rather included an ongoing push to establish a stronger U.S. presence in and across the Pacific Ocean. This maritime expansion, driven mostly by commerce, had important implications for U.S. foreign policy.