Question

Which of the following territories were acquired by the United States as a

result of the Spanish-American War?
(A) Guam, the Philippines, and Cuba
(B) Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines
(C) Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
(D) The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
(E) Cuba, Hawaii, and Guam

Answer 1

Answer: D) the Philippines and Guam

Explanation: The Spanish American War gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. While the U.S. held power over Cuba, it was technically an independent country.

Answer 2

It would be "(D) The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico" that were acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War, since these had previously been owned by the Spanish, who lost the war.