Question

Under the Treaty of Paris of 1898, the United States:

A. had to give up all claims to its Latin American colonies.
B. took control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.
C. allowed Spain to control Cuba under certain conditions.
D. was able to annex Cuba and Puerto Rico as colonies.​

Answer 1

The correct choice is:

B. took control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.

The Treaty of Paris in 1898 ended the Spanish-American War. Under its terms:

A. is incorrect. The US did not give up claims to Latin American colonies. It took control of new territories.

C. is incorrect. Spain lost control of Cuba. Cuba became independent.

D. is partially correct but too simplistic. The US took control of Puerto Rico and Guam, not annexed them as colonies.

The key terms of the treaty were:

• Spain relinquished all claim of sovereignty over and title to Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam (Guahan), the Philippines, and Sibi or Formosa (Taiwan).

• The US took control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as strategic territories in the Pacific.

• Cuba became nominally independent, though the US maintained control and influence over the island.

• Spain was prohibited from constructing naval bases or fortifications in the Caribbean or Pacific.

So in summary, under the Treaty of Paris the US gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Cuba became independent but influenced by the US. Spain ceded its remaining colonies and naval power in the region.

The correct choice is B, that the US took control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. Let me know if this helps explain the Treaty of Paris, or if you have any other questions!

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