Question

Which conclusion is BEST supported by this selection? A There were some positive consequences to Spain losing the Spanish-American War. B Spain suffered economically because of the length of the Spanish-American War. C Spain spent very little time before the Spanish-American War trying to acquire colonies overseas. D Spain was defeated during the Spanish-American War because it had ignored its own needs.

Answer 1

The conclusion which best supports the selection is choice (B) where spain suffered economically because of the length of the Spanish-American war.

Explanation:

The spanish- american war was fought between the Spanish and Americans in the year 1898. This was was fought because for Spanish empire to become independent, Cuba which was part of the Spanish empire had to be captured.

The cubans also wanted their independence from the Spanish Empire.

At the end of the war, the Spanish lost many of its possessions . With its territories taken away and and the military losing heavily, they had to suffer enormous economic loss.Cuba, for which the war mainly was fought for,was given nominal independence.