Question

How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?
The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia.
The war gave the US more military and economic power in Asia.
The war had little effect on US power in Asia.
The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.

Answer 1

"The war gave the US more military and economic power in Asia."

Explanation: By defeating Spain (1898) the United States gained territories and bases in the Pacific—most importantly the Philippines and Guam—which expanded its naval reach and provided footholds for trade and influence in East Asia. The U.S. also used this new position to press for access to Chinese markets (Open Door policy) and to participate in regional affairs (e.g., the Boxer Rebellion). That expansion did provoke local resistance (notably the Philippine–American War) and anti‑imperialist sentiment across Asia, but overall the Spanish–American War increased American military and economic power in the region.