The men's world record for swimming 1500.0 m in a long course pool (as of 2007) is 14 min 34.56 s. at this rate, how many seconds would it take to swim 0.600 miles? (1 mi = 1609 m.)

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.