What did the guano islands act allow the united states to do?

The Guano Islands Act was a federal law that was passed by the U.S. Congress to enable citizens to take possession of any unclaimed islands containing guano deposits in the name of the United States. The Guano Islands Act also allows the United States to use the military to protect such interests. The Act was passed in 1856, and it continues to be part of United States law.

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

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the answer is c, all the other options are things they are known for.

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