The united states wanted overseas territories because the territories had
a. access to ports. c. connections with european nations.
b. customers who would buy u.s. products, d. access to raw materials.

the modern marathon

Explanation:

The idea for the modern marathon was inspired by the legend of an ancient Greek messenger who raced from the site of Marathon to Athens, a distance of about 40 kilometers, or nearly 25 miles, with the news of an important Greek victory over an invading army of Persians in 490 B.C.