In the Spanish/American War what did the United States stand to gain from fighting foreign wars?

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Karina Miranda

2 October, 16:14

In the Spanish/American War what did the United States stand to gain from fighting foreign wars?

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The Spanish-American War, 1898 ... U. S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States. The United States also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict.