Answer:
The founding fathers saw how Europe operated and they did not want that for america. Thats why the constitution took so long to be made because they did not want what happened in europe to happen in the US.
Explanation:
Britain was able to become a global power by the 1700s becasue it was suitably positioned to control trade. Europe was also industrializing and was generally winning in European conflicts. Free trade with Scotland and Ireland created a larger market for farmers and manufacturers.
Answer: the United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as territories.
