(A) The U.S. wanted to take control of China
(B) Alliances
(C) ** There was an increased demand for new markets
(D) To control international trade.
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -At first, the American interest in China was economic. Americans were looking for new markets to buy goods, as the British refused to deal with Americans. And the Chinese preferred to work with Americans, who bought Chinese goods. The Europeans only wanted to sell them things.
Concept note-2: -The demand for Chinese products-tea, porcelain, silk, and nankeen (a coarse, strong cotton cloth)-continued after the Revolution. Having seen the British make great profits from the trade when the colonies were prevented from direct trade with China, Americans were eager to secure these profits for themselves.
Concept note-3: -In February 1784, one of the world’s newest countries sent a trading ship to one of the Earth’s oldest civilizations. Thus began the story of the relationship between the peoples of the United States and China.
Concept note-4: -Expanding trade allows production inputs such as labor and capital to be used more efficiently, which raises overall productivity. U.S. businesses that grow in response to increased market access abroad support additional job opportunities.