The Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish-American War, was signed on December 10. Spain gave up Guam, Puerto Rico, its possessions in the West Indies, and the Philippines in exchange for a U.S. payment of $20 million. The United States occupied Cuba but, as provided for in the Teller Amendment, did not try to annex it.
The phrase that is included in to the United States Constitution is “Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." This phrase’s intended point was to help secure the United States’ rights for unjust laws, liberty, and its freedom from a dictatorial government.
A desire to rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings following the war.
It solidified our independence as a country. It boosted the economy through manufacturing. It also changed the direction of expansion from the North to the West.
