Question

the addition of the territories highlighted above was a direct result of

the treaty of versailles settling world war i

winning the spanish - american war

successful christian missions

Explanation:

The map shows American territories like Puerto Rico, Philippines, etc., acquired around the late 19th century. The Spanish - American War (1898) resulted in the U.S. gaining territories from Spain, including Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam. The Treaty of Versailles was post - WWI, and Christian missions aren't linked to these territorial acquisitions. So the correct reason is winning the Spanish - American War.

Answer:

winning the Spanish - American War