Question

The Spanish-American war took place in Cuba and in the Philippines. The Pact of Paris freed Cuba from Spanish rule and gave the United States control over Guam and Puerto Rico. True or false?

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The Spanish-American war took place in Cuba and the Philippines. The Pact of Paris freed Cuba from Spanish rule and gave the United States control over Guam and Puerto Rico.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is true. With the defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War, the United States gained control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and various other islands. Cuba became independent in 1902, but it remained under US influence for decades.