What was the reason for political conflict between Puerto Rico and the United States concerning the island of Vieques?
A) The island contains a vast array of mineral wealth that could be used to bolster the Puerto
Rican economy.
B) The island nation of Grenada has established claims to the island.
C) The U.S. military has been using the island as a bombing range.
D) Cuba has established a military outpost on the island.
E) The United States wished to build and exclusive tourist resort and exclude Puerto Ricans.
C) The U.S. military has been using the island as a bombing range.
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