How did the Philippines and Puerto Rico become colonies of the United States?

When and why did the united states enter world war 2

The ideas contained in the declaration of independence was most influenced by a. absolute monarchy b. the federal system c. anti-authoritarianism d. the social contract theory

Plz i need this answer t-t in a couple of paragraphs, list two reasons why florence is the birthplace of the renaissance. explain how these reasons contributed to the renaissance