<P> The result was the 1898 Treaty of Paris , negotiated on terms favorable to the U.S. which allowed it temporary control of Cuba and ceded ownership of Puerto Rico , Guam and the Philippine islands . The cession of the Philippines involved payment of $20 million ( $588,320,000 today ) to Spain by the U.S. to cover infrastructure owned by Spain . </P>
<P> The result was the 1898 Treaty of Paris , negotiated on terms favorable to the U.S. which allowed it temporary control of Cuba and ceded ownership of Puerto Rico , Guam and the Philippine islands . The cession of the Philippines involved payment of $20 million ( $588,320,000 today ) to Spain by the U.S. to cover infrastructure owned by Spain . </P>
what territories did us gain after spanish american war
what territories did us gain after spanish american war
Cuba Puerto Rico Guam the Philippine islands
Cuba Puerto Rico Guam the Philippine islands