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How did the US change after taking control of numerous territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?

It became a world power.
It added Hawaii as a state.
It became isolated from the rest of the world.
It established military governments in its new territories.

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A.) It became a world power

Step-by-step explanation:

Can't really explain this, but yeah. It happened. :))

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Answer:

It became a world power.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a result of Spanish-American war, United States came up victorious and obtain control over 3 important territories: Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Philippines.

All three resources possess natural resources that United States can use to enhance their economic productivity. On top of that , they serve as international base that help United States build relationship with other countries. Puerto Rico and Cuba helped US develop trade relationships with the people in Latin America and Philippines helped US develop the relationship with South Asian Countries.

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