What was the most important effect of the Spanish – American War?(1 point)
Responses
The U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Cuba, becoming an empire
The U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Cuba, becoming an empire
The U.S. was able to extend its merging empire into newly acquired African countries
The U.S. was able to extend its merging empire into newly acquired African countries
The U.S. gained the right to exploit natural resources from Spain
The U.S. gained the right to exploit natural resources from Spain
The U.S. was able to completely expel Spain from the eastern hemisphere