Which of the following were territories gained by the United States during the Spanish-American War?

A. Mexico, the Philippines, Bermuda

B. Guam, Florida, Cuba

C. the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

D. Puerto Rico, Florida, Egypt

Question

Which of the following were territories gained by the United States during the Spanish-American War?	
 
 A. Mexico, the Philippines, Bermuda
 
 B. Guam, Florida, Cuba
 
 C. the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
 
 D. Puerto Rico, Florida, Egypt

anonymous · Answer

C

anonymous · Answer

Despite that Cuba technically gained its independence after the war ended, the United States government ensured that it had some form of power and control over Cuban affairs. The U.S. annexed the former Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam. The answer is C.