The Spanish-American War lasted only a few months and was over when Spain signed a peace treaty giving the United States control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippine Islands, and Guam. Cuba, however, became an independent country rather than a U.S. territory.
Answer:
The answer is A. California
Explanation:
Because if you look on a map California is the closest state to Hawaii.
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