Question

Select all that apply. in the peace treaty after the spanish-american war, the united states received possession of what three areas? guam cuba philippines puerto rico

Answer 1

Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico.

Answer 2

Guam, Philippines, Puerto Rico

Step-by-step explanation:

The Spanish-American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States. This war took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States acquiring the territories of Guam, Philippines and Puerto Rico. The war began due to the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba. Ultimately, it also resulted in US involvement in the Cuban War of Independence and the Philippine Revolution.