The key goal of the United States' policy of acquiring the Philippines was to A:gain access to coaling stations and ports for US ships
B:expand US fishing rights in international waters
C:protect the area around the Panama Canal
D:limit spread of Japanese influence

The key goal of the United States' policy of acquiring the Philippines was to

A: gain access to coaling stations and ports for US ships.

Explanation:

The U.S. administration desired to create overseas imperialism. The US didn't desire any other nations to take over command of the Philippines islands. The Filipino people were struggling to be independent and self-governing. The American rule generated great consequences of the “colonial mind” and the individualistic and materialistic approaches among many Filipinos.