Question

1. which statement best describes the economic effects of the spanish - american war on the united states? the acquisition of territory meant more resources and trade routes. women were regarded more highly as workers. the loss of the panama canal meant higher shipping costs and longer shipping times. free trade with spain increased the value of exported goods

Explanation:

The Spanish - American War led to the U.S. acquiring territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. This expansion provided access to new resources and opened up additional trade routes. The other options are not directly economic effects of the Spanish - American War. Women's status as workers was not a direct economic outcome of this war. The U.S. did not lose the Panama Canal due to this war (in fact, the U.S. would later have a major role in the Panama Canal's development). There was no significant free - trade agreement with Spain that increased the value of U.S. exported goods as a result of this war.

Answer:

The acquisition of territory meant more resources and trade routes