aftermath of Spanish-American War
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The question is asking about the consequences and results that followed the Spanish-American War, which occurred in 1898. It seeks to understand the political, social, and economic impacts of the war on the involved countries, particularly the United States and Spain.
Answer
U.S. became a world power, Spain ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and relinquished Cuba. U.S. annexed Hawaii.
The aftermath of the Spanish-American War saw the United States emerging as a world power. The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the war, compelling Spain to relinquish claims on Cuba and cede Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the U.S. The U.S. also annexed Hawaii during this period.
Answer for screen readers
The aftermath of the Spanish-American War saw the United States emerging as a world power. The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the war, compelling Spain to relinquish claims on Cuba and cede Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the U.S. The U.S. also annexed Hawaii during this period.
More Information
The Spanish-American War was a major turning point, marking the United States' transition from a continental power to an imperial power with overseas territories.
Sources
- Spanish-American War - Consequences, Treaty, US Expansion - britannica.com
- Spanish-American War | Summary, History, Dates, Causes, Facts - britannica.com
- Spanish–American War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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