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How much did the U.S. originally offer Spain to buy Puerto Rico and Cuba?

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Retry Correct Incorrect In the late 19th century, the U.S. offered Spain $160 million, but Spain declined the offer. Then-Secretary of State William H. Seward proposed the idea as part of a plan to build a canal.

How much did the U.S. originally offer Spain to buy Puerto Rico and Cuba?

  • $20 million
  • $160 million
  • $10,000
  • $10 million
41%

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