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What did the introduction of silk into the mediterranean do for the abbasid empire

For each statement, select whether it is true of the central pacific railroad, the union pacific railroad, or both. it began in nebraska. it began in california. it went through the sierra nevada. it went through the rocky mountains.

How did the spanish-american war affect american expansionism? a.) america took control of hawaii, cuba, and the pacific islands of guam. b.) america took possession of cuba and the philippines. c.) america gained control of puerto rico and hawaii. d.) america gained control of cuba, puerto rico, the pacific island of guam and the philippines.