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In 1898 a peace treaty was signed between The United States and Spain who had been at war. This war was known as the Spanish-American War. Because Spain lost the war it had to turn over Cuba, The Philipines, Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States as part of the conditions for peace.
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The US took what 2 islands from Spain in 1898?
Spain lost territory in 1898 as opposed to gaining it. Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines were bequeathed by Spain to the United States according to the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
In 1898 who did the U.S. receive Puerto Rico and Guam from?
From Spain.
What territories were acquired in the US in 1898?
Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Leasing rights in Cuba.
Who did the United States receive Puerto Rico and Guam from in 1898?
From Spain.
In 1898 the US received Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain?
True.
How did the United States acquire Puerto Rico and Guam?
In 1898 as spoils of the Spanish-American War.
In 1898 did the US receive Puerto Rico and Guam from France?
False. They were ceded by Spain.
When US began imperialism with the acquisition of Cuba and Puerto Rico and Philippines and Guam?
In 1898.
In 1898 from which country did the US receive Guam and Puerto Rico?
According to "Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader" on 11/1/07, the answer is Spain.They were ceded by Spain to the US based on the 1898 Treaty of Paris.
What land was given to the US after the Spanish American War?
The United States received Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
Where did the US receive Guam and Puerto Rico from in 1898?
From Spain as a result of the Spanish American War.
What countries did America control after the war of 1898?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines , and Hawaii
