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What new possessions did the US get as a result of the Spanish American War?
The US gained possession of Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Phillipines. Note that although the US no longer owns Cuba, it does still control Guantanamo Bay, and the Philippines was granted Independence after WW2.
When was the original US acquired?
The US was never acquired. It broke away from Great Britain as a result of the Revolutionary War that ended in 1781.
The last territory acquired by the US is?
Oregon
The US acquired free navigation of the Mississippi River in?
The US acquired free navigation of the Mississippi River in 1795. This was established through a treaty which Pinckney negotiated.
According to John O'Sullivan why was Texas acquired to the US?
Texas was acquired to the US because of "Manifest Destiny" this means that land in the name of "God" was to be taken to the Seas.
Why did the US allow overseas possessions?
It had not been forbidden in the US Constitution.
Who wanted the US to extend its influence and power through overseas possessions?
expansionists
Which president was the First US acquired overseas territory during his presidency?
William Mckinley
Which possessions or protectorates are not islands?
Panama Canal zone and Alaska.
Why was President Harding's promise to distance the US for foreign affairs hard to achieve?
The nation had overseas possessions it intended to keep
How can any of us overcome a love for worldly possessions?
People should read the Bible and see what the consequences of such "love" is.
Who fought against who in Spanish-American War?
That would be Spain and their colonies against the United States. It was a pretty short war, lasting a matter of months. The US acquired a number of possessions, including Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
Should US businesses operating overseas be required to pay their local employees a minimum wage?
US employers operating overseas - like French employers operating outside France - comply with the labor laws of the countries within which they operate. IF those nations have wage laws, all employers must comply. US law cannot bind the overseas employees of a US firm, except where Congress specifies that intent, and then apply only to US citizens working overseas, never to foreigners.
Which of the possessions or protectorates is closest to the US?
cuba
Possessions or protectorates was closest to the US?
cuba
Which possessions or protectorates are islands?
Panama Canal zone and Alaska.
How did the US acquired Florida from Spain?
The US acquired Florida from Spain through the signing of the Adams-Onís Treaty.
