why did the united states want to get involved in trade in china?

a - they had food that was necessary for the survival if u. s. citizens.
b - they are a rich source of oil and other natural energy sources that americans need for daily living.
c - it made sense to join other nations who trading and investing there.
d - the u. s. just liked the chinese people.
e - all of the above

C

It made sense to join other nations who trading and investing there.

Explanation:

The United States wanted to get involved in trade with China because it made sense to join other nations who were trading and investing there. Previously in the 1600s, the American colonies were part of England where they were only able to acquire Chinese products through the British East India Company which had monopolized the trade.  It's estimated that 1 billion cups of tea were consumed annually before the American revolution and by the end of the revolution, America wanted to trade directly with China to secure profits as those made by the British. This in return would employ people who depended on the sea and further generate capital for development which had been stimulated by the development of this foreign trade. The Americans wanted to trade with the Chinese as they had been trading with other countries from Africa, India, and Japan.

the answer would be:

b. race