Question

Which of the following territories were acquired by the United States as a

Answer 1

Answer:  D) the Philippines and Guam

Explanation: The Spanish American War gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. While the U.S. held power over Cuba, it was technically an independent country.

Answer 2

It would be "(D) The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico" that were acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War, since these had previously been owned by the Spanish, who lost the war.