USA HISTORY

The United States emerged as a world power in the early 20th century as a result of the Spanish-American War.Identify the the reason the U.S. became a world power as a result of the Spanish-American War.

(A) Europe was severely damaged while the U.S. homeland remained unharmed

(B) Helped the Allies achieve victory in Europe

(C) ** The U.S. gained access to markets and natural resources

(D) The U.S. gained territory in Africa and Asia

Concept note-1: -General: The Spanish American War had a major impact on American ad world history. After the war, the United States was transformed into a world power. Its new far-flung colonies allowed for it to have a worldwide navy allowing for the nation to become a worldwide economic power.

Concept note-2: -Representatives of Spain and the United States signed a peace treaty in Paris on December 10, 1898, which established the independence of Cuba, ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States, and allowed the victorious power to purchase the Philippines Islands from Spain for $20 million.

Concept note-3: -The United States emerged from the war as a world power, with control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.

Concept note-4: -The annexation of the former Spanish colonies of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, combined with the acquisition of Hawaii, Samoa, and Wake Island, positioned the United States as the predominant world power in the South Pacific and the Caribbean.