The United States gained several territories from the Spanish-American War, including:
1. Puerto Rico: The United States acquired the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as part of the Treaty of Paris that ended the war. Puerto Rico remains an unincorporated territory of the United States today.
2. Guam: The United States seized Guam, an island in the western Pacific, from the Spanish during the war, and it became an official U.S. territory after the Treaty of Paris was signed. Guam is still a U.S. territory.
3. The Philippines: The U.S. acquired the Philippines after defeating Spain in the Battle of Manila Bay. Spain sold the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million as part of the Treaty of Paris. The Philippines eventually became an independent nation after World War II, on July 4, 1946.
4. Cuba: Although Cuba gained nominal independence after the Spanish-American War, the United States established a military presence on the island and maintained significant influence over its government. The U.S. acquired a perpetual lease over Guantanamo Bay as part of the Cuban-American Treaty of 1903.
what territories did the us gain from the spanish american war
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