Answer:
They reached their goal in 1897; however, a year later, Spain ceded the island to the United States under the provisions of the 1898 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War. In 1917, Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory and its people became U.S. citizens.
Explanation:
After the war of 1812, the first expansionist goal of the republic was the acquisition of Florida, since this was the closest and most attainable area next to New England. Although they would soon seek California.
Benjamin Tillman want a new constitution for South Carolina because <span> he believed the current constitution had too many references to slavery.</span>
Ben Tillman is considered a mortal enemy of the black people. He wanted to disfranchise black voters, which is also why he wanted a new constitution for South Carolina.
The answer is letter B.
