Sorry but i dont think a lot of people know this
<span>The mercantilist system provided several benefits for the colonists. Some British preferred to have ships from the colonies instead of other British competitors. The colonists, especially those in Virginia, had a strong monopoly of tobacco in the colonies. Protection was also freely provided to the colonist due to the presence of the British red coats.</span>
I believe it is the <span>catholic church</span>
Answer: The United States emerged as a world power; Cuba gained independence from Spain; the United States gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
