The United States' desire for economic and territorial growth at the end of the 19th century resulted from
A.
wanting to expand trade with Asia.
B.
wanting to establish military alliances with foreign powers.
C.
wanting to expand democracy to different parts of the world.
D.
wanting to find new areas where Americans could settle.

The United States' desire for economic and territorial growth at the end of the 19th century resulted from A.  wanting to expand trade with Asia.

Explanation:

Following the Monroe's doctrine for a long period of time US didn't interfere in the external policy of other countries. But the things started changing, when US started gaining new territories.American politician wanted to spread their trade, especially with China. That is why one of the goals were Philippines, which was to be to used a base for their trade links with that area.

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C. equitable; undue influence