Cuba was of interest to both great britain and the united states because of its strategic position in the gulf of mexico. what situation prompted the british to suggest an anglo-american joint declaration against further european colonialism in the americas? a. the holy alliance backed a french invasion of spain to restore the bourbon monarchy. b. russia and austria sent a fleet of ships to cuba. c. the french and british agreed that france would stay out of cuba. d. mexico and colombia declared war against spanish cuba.

Which statement below best explains the meaning of the 3rd resolution? a. residents of the colonies do not occupy a lesser status than citizens who live in england, the motherland. b. the meaning of freedom is that individuals never have to pay taxes. c. free people are capable of and should take responsibility for their own tax obligations and the purposes they serve. d. the stamp act congress, with this document, is giving permission--consent--to have taxes imposed upon them by parliament. e. americans have different ideas about rights and freedom than englishmen.