Which of the following was a reason support grew for the naval expeditions of the 1830s and 1840s?
A) discovering access points for maritime trade
B) protecting America's allies on the open seas
C) attacking rival maritime powers
D) attempting to create an American empire in the Caribbean

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The naval expeditions of the 1830s and 1840s were largely aimed at discovering access points for maritime trade, as the United States sought to expand its economic influence and reach new markets. Protecting allies on the open seas and attacking rival maritime powers were also motivations for these expeditions, but they were not the primary drivers of support for them. Creating an American empire in the Caribbean was not a widely held goal during this time period.

Which of the Following Was a Reason Support Grew for the Naval