Answer:
Secret leasing of federal oil reserves by the secretary of the interior.
Therefore, Corruption in the US government, C is also a correct answer in this situation.
Cause: <span>A cause of Spain's long term naval superiority to dwindle was that the Spanish Armada was hit by storms at sea and defeated by the English.</span>
What are the "these" you speak of?
Answer: New York, United States
Explanation: :) That is where the statute of Liberty stands showing our freedom!