Question

which territory gained limited independence after the spanish-american war?

a. puerto rico

b. the philippines

c. guam

d. cuba

Explanation:

After the Spanish - American War (1898), Cuba was granted limited independence. The Treaty of Paris (1898) ended the war, and while the US had significant influence over Cuba (as seen in the Platt Amendment), Cuba was no longer under direct Spanish rule and had a form of limited self - governance. Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines became US territories (with the Philippines later gaining full independence after further conflicts), so they did not gain limited independence in the same way Cuba did.

Answer:

D. Cuba