I Think its C...Im not sure. e.e
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
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The correct answer is <span>A. Figurehead with little power
The emperor didn't actually do anything and was just there for show. The rulers of the country were the Shogun, who were powerful military leaders who decided the policies of the emperors and decided what would be the law in the country. It ended with the restoration of the Empire when Japan opened up to west after a long time of isolation.</span>
Agriculture was devastated and the Union blockade resulted in little trade.