Select the correct answer. What is a useful question to consider before reading a text for the central ideas? A. How would you summarize the important events in the text? B. What do you predict the text will be about? C. How will the text end? D. What does the first paragraph reveal about the ideas?

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.