Question

which sentence provides information needed to complete both the cause and effect portions of this diagram?
a the 1898 spanish - american war led to world power status for the united states.
b the 1914 opening of the panama canal encouraged international trade.
c the 1919 treaty of versailles contributed to the start of world war ii in europe.
d the 1929 stock market crash set off the great depression in the united states.

Explanation:

The diagram's middle events (U.S. control of Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam; Cuban Independence) are outcomes of the 1898 Spanish-American War. The cause is this war, and the effect is U.S. world power status. Option A links both.

Answer:

A. The 1898 Spanish-American War led to world power status for the United States.