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In History / High School | 2014-10-28

Which of these events contributed most to the United States being recognized as an international power?

A. Procurement of Alaska in 1867
B. Annexation of Hawaii in 1898
C. Victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War
D. Massacre of Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee in 1890

Asked by AnMockus

Answer (3)

I think ot is victory over Spain

Answered by krzysztofheyda | 2024-06-10

The correct answer is** C) victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War.**
The event that contributed most to the United States being recognized as an international power was the victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War.
The Spanish-American War started in 1898 that originated with the demand for Cuba to gain independence from Spain. The UnitedStates supported Cuba and sent a ship -the USS Maine. to protect its citizens and property of the Island. The Spanish sank the ship and declared war on the US on April 24, 1898.
The United States won the war and signed the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. Spain ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the US, gave independence to Cuba and left the Philippines.

Answered by scouteo | 2024-06-12

The event that contributed most to the United States being recognized as an international power was the victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War, which took place in 1898. This war resulted in significant territorial gains for the U.S. and marked a clear shift in its foreign policy towards imperialism. As a result, the U.S. expanded its influence and military presence on the global stage.
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Answered by scouteo | 2024-12-17