1. (4 points) What were the Four MAIN Causes of World War I? 2. (10 points) Choose 2 of those Causes you listed and explain how that was a contributed to the start of World war 1?

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.