How did the Spanish-American War affect American expansionism?

A.) America took control of Hawaii, Cuba, and the Pacific Islands of Guam.

B.) America took possession of Cuba and the Philippines.

C.) America gained control of Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

D.) America gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Pacific island of Guam and the Philippines.

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Esteban Schultz

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11 April, 01:01

How did the Spanish-American War affect American expansionism?

A.) America took control of Hawaii, Cuba, and the Pacific Islands of Guam.

B.) America took possession of Cuba and the Philippines.

C.) America gained control of Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

D.) America gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Pacific island of Guam and the Philippines.

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Jayleen Reid · Answer 1

I think its America gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Pacific island of Guam and the Philippines. Sorry if I'm wrong.

Ismael Delgado · Answer 2

D.) America gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Pacific island of Guam and the Philippines.

Explanation:

The Spanish American War lasted only 10 weeks in 1898 but it changed the course of history for America. The victory of the US in the Spanish American War changed the US from a former colony to imperial power. With it, Spain ceded Philippines, Guam Puerto Rico and Cuba to partial US Control.