Which of the following best describes what happened to the roanoke colonists?
they were never found, and no one knows what happened to them.
they were found living on nearby croatoan island.
they were found living with american indians.
they were found dead, apparently killed by a storm.

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.