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Imperialism and the Spanish-American War — Quiz

Question 1 • US History

Which territories came under US control as a result of the treaty with Spain? Choose four correct answers.

Answer
A
Puerto Rico
B
Cuba
C
the Philippines
D
Guam
E
Panama

Explanation

The 1898 Treaty of Paris transferred Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines from Spain to the United States. Spain also gave up its claim to Cuba, which then came under U.S. military control, although it was not annexed as a U.S. territory. Panama was not part of the treaty.

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