According to Chinese legend, Emperor Yu founded the Xia Dynasty shortly before 2000 B. C.E. For which accomplishment was Yu most famous? A.

inventing printing

B.

cultivating silk worms

C.

inventing gunpowder

D.

controlling river flooding

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.