Why did washington order the declaration of independence read to the army?

washington wanted them to be loyal to the cause.
so they would understand for which they were fighting
because they did not have access to the newspapers carrying the information
many had heard rumors of independence.

How did the spanish-american war affect american expansionism? a.) america took control of hawaii, cuba, and the pacific islands of guam. b.) america took possession of cuba and the philippines. c.) america gained control of puerto rico and hawaii. d.) america gained control of cuba, puerto rico, the pacific island of guam and the philippines.