Which of the following lands did the United States take possession of after the Spanish-American War? Select all that apply.
A.
Guam
B.
Puerto Rico
C.
the Philippines
D.
the Bahamas
E.
Spanish Morocco
A. Guam
B. Puerto Rico
C. the Philippines
To determine which lands the United States took possession of after the Spanish-American War, we can look at the historical context and the outcome of the war. The Spanish-American War took place in 1898 and resulted in the defeat of Spain by the United States. As a result of the war, several territories came under American control. Let's go through the options one by one:
A. Guam: Yes, the United States took possession of Guam after the Spanish-American War. Guam is an island located in the Pacific Ocean and it has been a U.S. territory since 1898.
B. Puerto Rico: Yes, the United States also took possession of Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War. Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean and it became a U.S. territory in 1898.
C. The Philippines: Yes, the United States acquired the Philippines after the war. The Philippines were under Spanish control at the time, and they came under U.S. control until they gained independence in 1946.
D. The Bahamas: No, the United States did not take possession of the Bahamas after the Spanish-American War. The Bahamas remained under British control and are still a British Overseas Territory today.
E. Spanish Morocco: No, the United States did not take possession of Spanish Morocco after the Spanish-American War. Spanish Morocco continued to be a part of the Spanish Empire until Morocco gained independence in the 20th century.
In summary, the United States took possession of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.
The United States took possession of the following lands after the Spanish-American War:
A. Guam
B. Puerto Rico
C. the Philippines