This quote supports which of the following motives for the united states’ acquisition of territories during the late 1800s?
a. intention for the united states to recruit foreign military groups to protect us interests

b. the intention to establish a strong navy to protect the us economic interest in foreign markets

c. the intention for the united states to have access to the new natural resources to build industry

d. the intention to establish strong military alliance among the united states, europe countries, and asia countries