Question

Which of the following was a consequence of the United States’ victory in the Spanish-American War?

The United States gained control of numerous overseas possessions.
The United States completed its acquisition of territories in the American West.
The United States became involved in conflicts between the European powers.
The United States challenged other European nations for colonial possessions in Asia.

I know they gained the Panama Canal and that would be A, but that's not a CONSEQUENCE really...
I think it has to be C because it's the only one that sounds like a true consequence.

Answer 1

The United States gained more territories in the west

Answer 2

How do you know?

Answer 3

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