Though the United States of America was built on these
principles, its belief in Manifest Destiny also led to several wars with Native
Americans that resulted to their removal from their land. Having consolidated their control over their
country, they now turned their attention internationally as European countries
have been acquiring colonies in Africa and Asia. They did not want to be left behind and
eventually wars in Cuba gave them the opportunity to establish their own
colonies.
Answer:
Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines
Explanation:
The Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War was signed on December 10, 1898. In it, Spain renounced all claim to Cuba, ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States and transferred sovereignty over the Philippines to the United States for $20 million.
Two direct results of US Commodore Matthew Perry's 1853 journey to Tokyo Sound were the foundation of relations between the US and Japan, and the kickoff of Japanese ports to unfamiliar exchange.
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. A
Hope this helps *smiles*
The answer is the first one. During the 1920's more Americans lived in cities than on farms and the nation's total wealth greatly increased. This growth swept many Americans into a 'consumer society'.
