Question

The United States acquisition of the Philippines

Answer 1

The United States acquired the Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American war.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Spanish American war was the result of the dispute among the states in 1898.

• The war was ended by signing the 'treaty of Paris'. This treaty included that the power to rule Philippines along with 'Cuba Puerto Rico', and 'Guam', was shifted to US.

• This treaty also involves that the shifting of sovereignty of Philippines to US needed a compensation of 20 million to Spanish government.