During the imperialism period of the United States, increase political and economic influence around the world was the goal of US foreign policy. Option A is correct.
The Age of American Imperialism resulted in the expansion of the United States' economic, political, and cultural influence beyond its borders during at the end of the 19th century through the beginning of World War I (1914).
United States aimed to spread their political (ideas of democracy and liberty) and religious beliefs worldwide.