USA HISTORY

At the end of the Spanish American War, which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence?

(A) Philippines

(B) ** Cuba

(C) Guam

(D) Puerto Rico

Concept note-1: -The war officially ended four months later, when the U.S. and Spanish governments signed the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. Apart from guaranteeing the independence of Cuba, the treaty also forced Spain to cede Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States.