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

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The conflict reopened old Civil War wounds between the North and South.

The conflict reopened old Civil War wounds between the North and South.

President McKinley was forced out of office over his conduct of the war.

President McKinley was forced out of office over his conduct of the war.

The United States acquired territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean.

The United States acquired territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean.

Spain retained all of its possessions and regained its status of a world power.

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

The United States acquired territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean.

This conflict led to significant territorial gains for the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.