Why did the United States feel it was important to be involved in the colonial fight for independence in Africa and Asia?

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Responses

The United States hoped to prevent the spread of Soviet influence.
The United States hoped to prevent the spread of Soviet influence.

The United States felt a duty to protect weaker nations.
The United States felt a duty to protect weaker nations.

Americans did not believe in colonization and supported independence.
Americans did not believe in colonization and supported independence.

The United States saw an opportunity to increase sales of military goods.
The United States saw an opportunity to increase sales of military goods.

The United States wanted to expand its own influence in those regions.