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Which of the following territories were acquired by the United States as a

result of the Spanish-American War?

AGuam, the Philippines, and Cuba
BHawaii, Guam, and the Philippines
CCuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
DThe Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
ECuba, Hawaii, and Guam

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It would be "(D) The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico" that were acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War, since these had previously been owned by the Spanish, who lost the war. 

Answer:  D) the Philippines and Guam

Explanation: The Spanish American War gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. While the U.S. held power over Cuba, it was technically an independent country.

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