The Mormon Trail, the Oregon Trail,
and the Pony Express route converge
at one point near the Continental
Divide. Why do you think this is so?

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.