Why was it important to expand american influence in china?
a. strategic naval bases
b. lucrative trade markets
c. expanding christian beliefs
d. slowing foreign immigration

which of the following sentences best describes a sphere of influence in relation to china?
a. it allowed a nation to pass laws in a particular region of china.
b. it gave a nation exclusive trade rights in a particular region of china.
c. it required a nation to provide military protection for a specific region in china.
d. it meant that a region of china was an official colony under the control of another nation.

what did the treaty of paris establish?
a. an american empire including china, japan, and russia
b. an american empire including puerto rico, cuba, and the philippines
c. an american empire including the philippines, puerto rico, and guam
d. an american empire including the hawaiian islands, the philippines, and guam