What were two major reasons for the US acquiring (in one way or another) several Pacific islands? Add supporting details. i will give brainliest and 20 points

The first step in synthesizing is to a. compare a particular source you are considering to the other sources you have already selected. b. parrot what other sources have said. c. ignore sources with information that runs counter to your claim. d. insert large chunks of information from one or two sources into your essay.