Question

19 multiple choice 5 points the caribbean, 1898 — 1930 what happened in 1898 to initiate united states expansion into the area shaded on the map above? the mexican revolution the spanish - american war the venezuela boundary dispute the outbreak of world war i

Explanation:

In 1898, the Spanish - American War led to the United States acquiring territories in the Caribbean such as Puerto Rico and having a major influence in Cuba. The Mexican Revolution started in 1910, the Venezuela Boundary Dispute was earlier and not a major factor in this expansion, and World War I began in 1914.

Answer:

B. The Spanish - American War