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What territory did the United States annex as a result of the Spanish-American War?
What territory did the United States annex as a result of the Spanish-American War?
- Hawaii (correct)
- Puerto Rico
- Philippines
- Cuba
Which country had to relinquish its claims on Cuba following the war?
Which country had to relinquish its claims on Cuba following the war?
- Spain (correct)
- Puerto Rico
- United States
- Philippines
How much money did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines?
How much money did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines?
- $10 million
- $20 million (correct)
- $40 million
- $30 million
What ocean did the Panama Canal help link?
What ocean did the Panama Canal help link?
The Spanish-American War helped the US pursue strategic and economic interests in what region?
The Spanish-American War helped the US pursue strategic and economic interests in what region?
Flashcards
Spanish-American War Outcome
Spanish-American War Outcome
Ended Spain's colonial empire in the western hemisphere and positioned the U.S. as a Pacific power.
Territories Acquired by U.S.
Territories Acquired by U.S.
Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
$20 Million
$20 Million
Payment by the U.S. to Spain for the Philippines.
War's Strategic Impact
War's Strategic Impact
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Panama Canal Significance
Panama Canal Significance
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Study Notes
- The Spanish-American War concluded Spain's colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and established the United States as a Pacific power.
- As a result of its victory, the U.S. gained control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from Spain; the U.S. paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines.
- The United States also annexed Hawaii during this period.
- This war allowed the U.S. to become the dominant power in the Caribbean and pursue its interests in Asia.
- The war paved the way for the construction of the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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