In the late 1890s, the United States built naval bases around the world. What were the most important reasons for this? Check all that apply.

Naval bases let the United States project military power overseas, protect its trade and other interests, and refuel and resupply ships far from home. Thus, the correct choices are “to help the United States increase its military power,” “to protect US trading interests abroad,” and “to resupply US naval ships.” Preventing migration and supporting foreign economies were not the main purposes of these bases.

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