Question

select the correct answer.
which of the following is a direct result of the spanish - american war?
a. the united states obtained territories in guam, puerto rico, and the philippines.
b. william mckinley was forced to resign at the start of his second term.
c. the united states committed itself to a plan of global expansion.
d. spain strengthened its control over the territory of cuba.

Explanation:

• Option A: After the Spanish - American War (1898), the Treaty of Paris was signed. Under this treaty, Spain ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. This is a direct result of the war.
• Option B: William McKinley was assassinated, not forced to resign, during his second term. So this option is incorrect.
• Option C: While the acquisition of these territories was part of a larger trend of U.S. expansion, the direct result of the Spanish - American War was the acquisition of specific territories, not a general commitment to global expansion (the commitment to expansion was more of a broader context).
• Option D: The Spanish - American War led to Spain losing control of Cuba (Cuba became independent in practice, though under U.S. influence), not strengthening its control.

Answer:

A. The United States obtained territories in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines