In which year was the Spanish-American War fought, leading to the loss of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1898
- Step 1: According to the official source: After over two months of difficult negotiations, the formal peace treaty, the Treaty of Paris, was signed in Paris on December 10, 1898, the United States acquired Spain's colonies of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines in the treaty, and Cuba became a U.S. protectorate . Answer: 1898. Why not the others: 1914, 1905, and 1885 represent different historical years or calendar periods in Spanish history.
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