b) During the war, the U.S. claimed Guam, Wake Island, and parts of the Samoan Islands.
Explanation:
The War of 1898 was a war between the United States and Spain. It is more commonly known as Spanish- American War of 1898. It was a conflict between Spain and US that put an end to the Spanish colonial rule in America.
Americans recognized independence and freedom from The Philippines, Cuba and Spanish colonials. During the war, the US navy ship named U.S.S. Maine exploded at the Havana Harbor in Cuba.
There was no popular demands for Guam, Wake Island and parts of Samoan Islands.
The church gave up all claims to tithes and to lands confiscated during the Revolution and this was an important result of the Concordat between Napoleon Bonaparte and the Catholic Church. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "c".
Irish--came to escape the potato famine and to find jobs and new life in America.
Germans--came to escape religious persecution and nationalism movement in Germany. Many came with means and resources and became farmers in the Midwest.
