Question

multiple choice
question 4
what was one result of the u.s. victory in the spanish - american war?
a the united states lost its sphere of influence in china.
b the united states gained rights to build the panama canal.
c the united states emerged as an imperial power.
d the united states gained control of european territory.

Explanation:

• Option A: The U.S. had a sphere of influence in China later (Open Door Policy), so losing it is incorrect.
• Option B: The Panama Canal rights were obtained later, not directly from the Spanish - American War.
• Option C: After the Spanish - American War, the U.S. gained territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, which marked its emergence as an imperial power.
• Option D: The U.S. gained territories from Spain (in the Americas and Asia), not European territory.

Answer:

C. The United States emerged as an imperial power.