Question

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States became a political power in —

A. the Hawaiian islands
B. the Panama Canal Zone
C. the Central Powers Alliance
D. the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

Answer 1

Following the Spanish-American War, the U.S. gained control over the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico, establishing itself as a political power in these regions.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States became a political power in the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico. After the war's conclusion in 1898, and the signing of the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States and sold the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million. This marked the beginning of a new American empire that included these territories in its domain, with Cuba gaining its independence but coming under the United States' influence through various measures such as the Platt Amendment.