<span>During the 1800s the United States filled in the area now occupied by the lower 48 states. In early 1900s the U.S. took areas in the Pacific Ocean following the Spanish-American War and that area became part of the American Empire. This process was known ad Manifest Destiny.
The Tainos leader (Cacique) was chosen by heredity. This meant that the Cacique inherited his leadership position after the death of his father, who was a previous Cacique.
You did not include any answer choices but I think I have run across this question before and remember the answer. I believe it is the "Land Act of 1800."