After the Treaty of Paris in 1898, Spain lost its last major colonies, which included Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. The treaty marked the end of the Spanish-American War and resulted in the cession of these territories to the United States, significantly diminishing Spain's colonial empire. Additionally, Spain relinquished its claims to Cuba, which became a nominally independent nation.
Through the Treaty of Paris in 1898, the United States gained three territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. This treaty marked the end of the Spanish-American War, leading to the U.S. acquiring these territories from Spain. The acquisition of these territories significantly expanded U.S. influence in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Cuba was granted independence. Guam and Puerto Rico were ceded to the US by Spain. The US purchased the Philippines from Spain for $20 million.
Through the 1898 Treaty of Paris, the United States gained several territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. The treaty marked the end of the Spanish-American War and signified Spain's relinquishment of its colonial empire. Additionally, the U.S. paid $20 million to Spain for the Philippines, solidifying its position as a growing global power.
Spain's New World Empire.
Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and other former Spanish territories.
Through the Treaty of Paris in 1898, the United States gained three territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. This treaty marked the end of the Spanish-American War, leading to the U.S. acquiring these territories from Spain. The acquisition of these territories significantly expanded U.S. influence in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Cuba was granted independence. Guam and Puerto Rico were ceded to the US by Spain. The US purchased the Philippines from Spain for $20 million.
The Treaty of Paris (1898)
Spain's New World Empire.
Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and other former Spanish territories.
By the 1898 Treaty of Paris from Spain after the Spanish American War.
In 1898, the U.S. declared war on Spain, which the Spaniards lost. After the war, a treaty was signed in Paris, France in which transferred ownership of several territories from Spain to the U.S. including the Philippines. The treaty also stipulated payment of US$ 20 million for the Philippines.
August 12 1898 treaty of Paris signed by US and Spain
The 1898 Treaty of Paris.
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Spain lost the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States in 1898. Spain also lost the right to control Cuba after the Treaty of Paris.
It wasn't. It was granted Independence from Spain under the 1898 Treaty of Paris.