Asked by Angelo Randrup on May 22, 2024
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Over which of the following territories did the United States take official possession as a result of the Treaty of Paris which ended the Spanish-American War?
A) Cuba
B) Puerto Rico
C) Hawaii
D) the Virgin Islands
Treaty of Paris
The 1783 agreement that ended the Revolutionary War, recognizing American independence from Britain. Additionally, a treaty by the same name ended the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Puerto Rico
A Caribbean island and unincorporated U.S. territory with a unique culture that blends Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences.
Official Possession
The state of legally holding or owning something recognized by government or authoritative bodies.
- Explore the United States' imperialism in the late 19th century, including its interests in Hawaii and the effects of the Spanish-American War.
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- Explore the United States' imperialism in the late 19th century, including its interests in Hawaii and the effects of the Spanish-American War.
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