In 1898, the Spanish-American War broke out. The US became a powerhouse in Asia thanks to this conflict. With the annexation of Guam and the Philippines, the US expanded its sway over Asia. A peace treaty was concluded between the two nations following the conflict.
As a result of the United States' success in the war, the Spanish were forced to renounce their claims to Cuba and hand up control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States in a peace treaty. During the battle, the US also annexed Hawaii, an independent state.
The US gained ownership of and/or influence over a large number of additional areas as a result of its victory in the Spanish American War. A new far-flung empire was formed as a result of these and other geographical acquisitions.
To learn more about Spanish-American War
brainly.com/question/2827989
#SPJ4
By engaging in proxy wars, the United States and the Soviet Union were not able to avoid involving their own military forces because option <em>C. No, both countries still fought in proxy wars but not directly against each other</em>. A proxy war is a war fought between smaller countries that represent the interests of larger countries and are supported by those countries. The Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War, were part of these proxy wars.