Question

how did the spanish american war affect the position of the united states in world politics and stature? a. it signaled the rise of the united states as a world power. b. it left no doubt that the united states was the lone global super power. c. the loss of the war caused the united states to be viewed only as a regional power. d. the united states gained no additional prestige for its victory against the spanish.

Explanation:

• Option B is incorrect because the U.S. did not become the sole global superpower until after the Cold War, not the Spanish-American War.
• Option C is incorrect because the U.S. won the Spanish-American War, not lost it.
• Option D is incorrect because the U.S. gained significant prestige and new overseas territories (like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines) from the victory, elevating its global standing.
• Option A is correct because the 1898 victory over Spain, a traditional European power, and the acquisition of overseas territories marked the U.S. emerging as a new world power on the global stage.

Answer:

A. It signaled the rise of the United States as a world power.