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The Spanish-American War helped the United States
become a strong leader in the Americas.
increase control of South American countries.
increase trade with countries in Europe.
prevent foreign expansion into the Americas.

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become a strong leader in the Americas.

Explanation: The U.S. victory gave it control of territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines) and increased its influence in the Caribbean and Pacific, marking its emergence as a major power in the Western Hemisphere.