Question

Which of the following were results of the Spanish-American War?

The United States' territory in South America was seized
the Philippines became an independent U.S. protectorate
Cuba became independent of Spain
The United States became a world power

Answer 1

Correct results:
- Cuba became independent of Spain — Spain relinquished control after the war (Cuba later became nominally independent in 1902 under U.S. oversight via the Platt Amendment).
- The United States became a world power — the U.S. acquired overseas possessions and greatly increased its international influence.

Incorrect:
- The United States' territory in South America was seized — no U.S. seizure of South American territory occurred; the U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines (and influence over Cuba).
- The Philippines became an independent U.S. protectorate — the Philippines were ceded to the U.S. and became an American colony (not independent); Philippine independence came in 1946.