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They were ceded to the US by Spain after the Spanish American War.

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Q: How did the US gain the territories of the Philippines and Puerto Rico?
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What 3 territories did the US gain from the spanish American war?

The Philippines which has since gained independence, but Guam and Puerto Rico are still US Territories.


What was the territories US gain after Spanish American War?

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico; Cuba was practically (not officially) an USA colony up to 1956.


How did the US gain Puerto Rico and Philippines and Guam?

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How did the US gain Puerto Rico the Philippines and Guam?

By giving them a blowjob


What colonies did US gain from the Spanish American war?

Guam and Puerto Rico which are both US Territories today. Cuba and the Philippines which have both become independent nations.


What territories did the United States gain as a result of war?

My answer is:Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines were placed under U.S. control.Another Persons answer:They gainrd the land up to the Mississippi River


Where did US gain territories in imperialism?

Well generally speaking the United States territories were in Puerto Rico, Philippines, and also the Hawaiian Islands. There are a few others but I can't exactly remember where they had a large influence in, but in the Philippines and Hawaii, they had huge influence over the people there.


What new territory's did the US gain by the treaty ending the spanish American war?

Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines


According to Beveridge what would Hawaii Puerto Rico the Philippines and Cuba gain from their association with the US?

Justice and safety


Why did Puerto Rico gain its independence?

Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a US Territory.


What lands did America gain as a result of the Spanish American war?

The US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Cuba was nominally independent but under US supervision.


What did the US gain through the Spanish American War?

Guam and Puerto Rico plus they purchased the Philippines for $20 million.