The territories governed newly acquired land while the U.S. was still expanding its borders.
Answer:
It is a independent political power with strong social ties to a "parent nation".
Explanation:
U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam<span>, </span>Puerto Rico<span>, and </span>the Philippines<span> to </span>the United States<span>. </span>The United States<span> also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict.
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