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Which group of islands now an independent country was ceded by the US by Spain after the spanish American war?
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What country did the US not take over after the Spanish-American War?
American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands.
What country did not come under control of the US as a result of the Spanish American War?
American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands.
Is Cape Verde Spanish?
No. Cape Verde used to be a Portuguese Colony and is now an independent African archipelago country. There is nothing Spanish about Cape Verde. However, the Canary Islands archipelago to the north of Cape Verde are Spanish sovereign territory.
Is Brazil the only South American country that doesn't speak Spanish?
No, the following South American countries do not speak Spanish:BrazilGuyanaFrench GuianaSurinameFalkland Islands
What was Simon Bolivar role in the independent movement in the Spanish colonies?
He was the leader of the spanish revolution
How many territories did Spain have after the Spanish American War?
None in the New World. Spain retained the overseas holdings of: Spanish West Africa, Spanish Guinea,Spanish Sahara, Spanish Morocco and the Canary Islands. Also some 6,000 more islands in the Pacific including, the Caroline islands, the Mariana islands and Palau.
Is the Netherlands a Spanish country?
The Netherlands are an independent nation. They were a Spanish colony several centuries ago but became independent.
What was the result of the Spanish-American War in the Philippine Islands?
The Spanish American War ennded and the Philippine American War began.
Is cape verde spanish territory?
No. Cape Verde used to be a Portuguese Colony and is now an independent African archipelago country. However, the Canary Islands archipelago to the north of Cape Verde are Spanish sovereign territory.
Why did Spain lose their islands?
It depends on the islands. They lost Sardinia when the Kingdom of Two Sicilies became independent. They lost Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines to the USA in the Spanish-American War. There are also numerous islands that Spain still maintains (such as the Balaerics and the Canaries).
Who became independent after the Spanish American war?
Texas
What were the first independent Spanish speaking country?
Spain.
