Look at the painting of King Louis XIV of France. Painting of King Louis the fourteenth of France wearing furs and holding a gold staff. Which word best describes the way the king is portrayed in the painting?

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.