Question

At the conclusion of the Spanish-American War, the United States

A. retreated from its efforts to gain control of overseas territories.
B. had gained an empire and new stature in world affairs.
C. was forced to give up control of Cuba.
D. agreed to return control of the Philippines to Spain

Answer 1

B is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Had gained an empire and new stature in world affairs

The Spanish-American War took place in 1898 and saw the United States and their Cuban allies defeat Spain. This war lasted a little less than a year, but it did help to end Spanish control over Cuba. Along with this, the United States gained a significant amount of territory in the Treaty of Paris (which ended this war). The US got control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from Spain. This was the beginning of American imperialism, in which the US would gain power and influence over several different territories outside of the continental US.