Question

Which nation was NOT added to or considered a U.S. protectorate because of the Treaty of Paris (1898)?

A- Puerto Rico

B- Philippines

C- Guam

D- Cuba

E- All of these were protectorates or considered to be protectorates

Answer 1

The nation that was NOT added to or considered a U.S. protectorate because of the Treaty of Paris (1898) is

D- Cuba

Cuba was not made a U.S. protectorate through the Treaty of Paris in 1898. Instead, Cuba gained independence from Spain and was not annexed or made a protectorate like Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.