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Which of these belongs to the united states after the spanish american war ?

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.

How did slavery end in the united statesa. it ended with the emancipation proclamationb. it ended when the union won the civil warc. it ended with the fifteenth amendmentd. it ended with the 13th amendment