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What areas did the us gain control of after the spanish american war ?

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After the Spanish-American war, the US controlled Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.

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After the Spanish-American War, the United States gained the territories of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. Furthermore, Cuba remained independent, but the United States was granted the right to intervene in the nation's affairs and was allowed to establish naval bases on the island

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