In the early 1600 Ming China was conquered by the Manchus. In 1644 they conquered the Chinese empire and established the Qing dynasty.
The correct answer is B) Cuban independence was assured.
The Spanish-American War was one in which the United States got involved in helping Cuba become free from Spanish control. The United States ended up winning this war, helping Cuba become free from Spanish control. Along with this, the US gained the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico from this deal. This helped to start the beginning of the American Empire.
The answer is B. meaning of the establishment clause