which of the following describes an effect of the spanish - american war?\ncuba became a us…
which of the following describes an effect of the spanish - american war?\ncuba became a us territory.\npuerto rico became a us territory.\nthe philippines was returned to spanish control.\nthe united states traded the philippines for the island of guam.
Answer
Answer:
B. Puerto Rico became a US territory.
Brief Explanations:
After the Spanish - American War, under the Treaty of Paris (1898), Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain to the United States and became a US territory. Cuba gained independence (though with US influence), the Philippines were ceded by Spain to the US and not returned to Spain, and there was no such trade of the Philippines for Guam. Guam was also ceded by Spain to the US in the Treaty of Paris.