Can some please help me with these two questions

I think Question 1 is D, but I don't know for sure, I'm  just trying to help, I hope this helps :D

Explanation:

Well I know the US did gain Guam and Puerto Rico, and Cuba did gain their independence, and the US also gained and over sea empire as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.

the answer is d trust me

they had more african americans than any other state.

hope this , have a good day. c;