Question

Choose the false statement about the War of 1898.

a) The U.S. recognized the independence of Cuba, the Philippines, and other Spanish colonial holdings.
b) During the war, the U.S. claimed Guam, Wake Island, and parts of the Samoan Islands.
c) Congress recognized Cuba's independence and authorized the military to forcefully remove Spain.
d) Newspapers reported the explosion on the U.S.S. Maine was the result of a Spanish attack.

Answer 1

b) During the war, the U.S. claimed Guam, Wake Island, and parts of the Samoan Islands.

Step-by-step explanation:

The War of 1898 was a war between the United States and Spain. It is more commonly known as Spanish- American War of 1898. It was a conflict between Spain and US that put an end to the Spanish colonial rule in America.

Americans recognized independence and freedom from The Philippines, Cuba and Spanish colonials. During the war, the US navy ship named U.S.S. Maine exploded at the Havana Harbor in Cuba.

There was no popular demands for Guam, Wake Island and parts of Samoan Islands.