Why was acquiring Guam important for the United States in the Spanish-American War?

Guam’s location in the western Pacific made it strategically valuable as a naval base and a stopping point for U.S. ships. During the Spanish-American War, gaining Guam helped the United States extend its military presence across the Pacific. The best answer is A, acquiring Guam allowed the United States to have a naval base in the Pacific.

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