Spanish-American war was that the US was fighting to gain control of a territory... earlier wars were the US taking back power from Britain
The correct answer is B. The natural law emphasizes on the natural sense of moralities, and duties hat people have to live peacefully, positively and preserving of good. The lawmakers got inspired by this and thought about the role of government and the individual rights of the people, that would have impacted the prosperity in longer terms.
A) gaining an education
B) the good will of elites
C) their political power