WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict.

Detailed explanation-2: -America joined in 1898. What new territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War? The U.S. gained control of Cuba as a protectorate, as well as Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam from Spain as territories. (Puerto Rico and Guam are still U.S. territories.

Detailed explanation-3: -After the Spanish-American War, America came to be seen as an emerging world and military power by the countries of Europe. It now possessed an overseas empire, which included Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. It would continue growing as a world power throughout the 20th century.

Detailed explanation-4: -1898: The United States gains control of Puerto Rico through the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War. 1900: The Foraker Act reestablishes civilian rule, gives Puerto Rico a resident commissioner, and allows the island to issue bonds.