Question

List all of the countries and the year in which the United States acquired these territories while President McKinley was in office.

Answer 1

The Republic of Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam in 1898

Explanation:

• President McKinley's administration and foreign policies led to the United States becoming a major power in the world, and established an American Empire.

• During 1897-1898, there was a rebellion in Cuba to get freedom from Spanish rule. America tried to support the rebels and went forward with negotiations with the Spanish.
• It resulted in a war, the Spanish American War.

• After the 1898 Spanish American War, US acquired the following places:

The Republic of Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam

• During the war, the US had temporary possession of Cuba.