Question

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What was the Spanish American war about? How did it impact and benefit the US?

Answer 1

The Spanish-American War, 1898. ... U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States.

Answer 2

The Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish-American War, was signed on December 10. Spain gave up Guam, Puerto Rico, its possessions in the West Indies, and the Philippines in exchange for a U.S. payment of $20 million. The United States occupiedCuba but, as provided for in the Teller Amendment, did not try to annex it.