Question

(03.02 lc)

which of the following territories did the united states acquire as a result of the spanish-american war?

midway islands
samoa
puerto rico
virgin islands

Explanation:

Identify the historical context

Using the Spanish-American War and U.S. Territorial Expansion knowledge points
The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American War, forcing Spain to cede Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.

Evaluate the given options

Using the U.S. Territorial Expansion knowledge point

• Midway Islands: Annexed in 1867 under the Guano Islands Act.
• Samoa: Divided between the US and Germany via the 1899 Tripartite Convention.
• Puerto Rico: Acquired directly from Spain in 1898 following the war.
• Virgin Islands: Purchased from Denmark in 1917.

Answer:

• Midway Islands
• Samoa
• Puerto Rico (Correct answer)
• Virgin Islands