Native American landholdings fell from 138 million acres in 1887 to 48 million acres in 1934. What explains the reduction in the amount of land owned by Native Americans during this time?

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.