Question

identify which U.S. territory acquired during the Spanish-American War is directly east of the Philippines and is home to an important U.S. air and naval base? A. Guam B. American Samoa C. the Virgin Islands D. Puerto Rico

Answer 1

The answer is GUAM, because it says so in the history textbook.

Answer 2

The United States' principal use of Guam in the late 19th century and early 20th century was to serve as a naval station for ships traveling to and from the Philippines. It was acquired during the Spanish-American War.