Question

Why did the United States want to gain control of the Philippines?

A. The United States was afraid that Great Britain would acquire it
first.
B. The islands would increase the US presence in the Pacific,
C. The islands were full of guano.
O D. The Spanish were a serious threat to trade with China,

Answer 1

Answer:The islands would increase the US presence in the Pacific,

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Not only would the US have a better economy, more people, and land, it would increase presence in Pacific.