Which statement describes a direct result of the Spanish-American War?

Question

Question 6 options:

The United States adopted an isolationist foreign policy

American businesses wanted to limit foreign trade

The U.S. gained new overseas markets

American citizens protested the use of the military draft

Answer 1

The statement that describes a direct result of the Spanish-American War is:

The U.S. gained new overseas markets.

The Spanish-American War (1898) resulted in the United States acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, which expanded its influence and opened new markets for American goods.