<u>The Spanish-American war:</u>
The United States was not prepared for the war. Even though Americans had those enthusiastic spirit, they desperately lacked military strength. The United States Army was not prepared and aware.
They were understaffed, under equipped and under trained. The United States emerged as a world power after the result of victory over Spain in Spanish American War.
The United States gained possession over Guam, Puerto Rico and Philippines after the war. They also gained temporary control of Cuba. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict.
C. To create a strong group to protect from outside invaders.
The purpose of the Delian League was to protect Greece from the Persians and liberate Ionia from Persian rule.
Answer:
The answer is A, to decrease competition for jobs
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. Rome was protected from invasion from the east by the Apennines. <span>The Apennines divide the Italian peninsula in half and allowed the Romans to mass forces for counter-attack whenever they were threatened.</span>