The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War
spanish-american war
After what late 19th century war did the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam become U.S. territories?
Spanish-American War (Puerto Rico and Guam also became U.S. territories)
Guam and Puerto Rico which are both US Territories today. Cuba and the Philippines which have both become independent nations.
The Philippines was guaranteed a chance to become an official state (apex)
On December 10, 1898 , Spain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris in France ending the Spanish-American War. This treaty provided that: 1. Spain gave to the US it's territories in the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico; 2.The US paid Spain the sum of $20 million; 3.Cuba was given independence.
Nope. Hawaii is the 50th state. There are territories owned by the US that can become states, Puerto Rico the most notable.
The United States decide not to grant the Philippines independence. The Philippines was guaranteed a chance to become an official state.
The United States decide not to grant the Philippines independence. The Philippines was guaranteed a chance to become an official state.
Puerto Rico has not become a State of the U. S.
The three territories claimed by the Philippines are Scarborough Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, and part of the South China Sea within its exclusive economic zone. These territories are subject to overlapping claims by neighboring countries in the region.