Question

which of the following was not acquired by the united states at the end of the spanish - american war?
puerto rico
the philippines
cuba
guam

Explanation:

At the end of the Spanish-American War, under the 1898 Treaty of Paris, the U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam from Spain. Cuba was granted nominal independence, though it was subject to U.S. influence via the Platt Amendment later, and was not formally acquired by the U.S.

Answer:

C. Cuba