Which sentence describes a factor that motivated american colonists to declare their independence from the british? a. great britain controlled the colonies but did not regulate their economies.  b. great britain refused to defend the colonies during the french and indian war. c. great britain taxed the colonies but did not allow them to participate in politics.  d. great britain allowed the colonists to trade with most of europe, but not with france.

Review the statement. after the spanish-american war, the united states gained control of samoa, guam, and puerto rico. which options most accurately analyze how this expansion transformed the united states? (select all that apply.) a. it prevented the united states from developing its economic might. b. it allowed the united states to establish a military presence abroad. c. it established its presence on the world stage as an imperial power. d. it led to an increase in tension between the united states and canada.