Question

the uss maine sinks in havana harbor. the u.s. congress declares war. the treaty of paris is signed. how did these events affect the united states? a they increased public support for cuts in u.s. defense spending. b they prompted the end of dollar diplomacy in latin america. c they set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in settlements. d they helped establish the united states as an imperial power similar to european nations.

Explanation:

The events (USS Maine sinking, U.S. declaring war, Treaty of Paris) relate to the 1898 Spanish-American War. The Treaty of Paris granted the U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marking its emergence as an imperial power with overseas colonies, similar to European nations.

Answer:

D. They helped establish the United States as an imperial power similar to European nations.