Question

Which of these countries did the United States gain because of the Spanish American War? a)cuba b) philippines c) hawaii d) Panama

Answer 1

The Spanish-American War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898. Spain recognized Cuban independence and ceded the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States for a payment of $20 million.

Answer A "The Philippines"

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Answer 2

It was the country of Cuba that the United States gained because of the Spanish American War, and although since then it has become an independent state, we still have a naval base there.