What territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
1 Answer
Apr 3, 2018
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines
Explanation:
The result of the Spanish American War was the 1898 Treaty of Paris, negotiated on terms favorable to the U.S. which allowed it temporary control of Cuba and ceded ownership of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippine islands. The cession of the Philippines involved payment of $20 million ($588,320,000 today) to Spain by the U.S. to cover infrastructure owned by Spain.
