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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Katherine RickardMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Treaty of Paris, which concluded the Spanish-American War in 1898, resulted in the United States taking official possession of Puerto Rico, among other territories. Cuba gained its independence, though the U.S. had significant influence there, Hawaii was annexed by the U.S. in 1898 but not as a direct result of the Spanish-American War, and the Virgin Islands were purchased from Denmark in 1917.