The US acquire control of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam as a result of the Spanish-American War.
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Probably because it isn't as popular as the politics that the president or vice president take part in. They're much bigger powers, while local politicians aren't that much of a bigger power than the POTUS or VP.
I agree with the person above - the correct answer is indeed B. Phoenecian.
This nation lived around the Mediterranean Sea at the time, so they were famous for their trade in that area. Maya are in Latin America, Chinese and Lapita in Asia, whereas the Mediterranean Sea is located nearer Europe.