Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the Spanish-American War? A.The U.S. annexed the Philippines. B.Spain granted Cuba its independence. C.The U.S. naval ship, the Maine, exploded in the Havana harbor. D.The U.S. was given control of the colonies of Puerto Rice and Guam.
The correct answer is A. The US Annexed the Phillippines. They didn't annex it but they did get their support and the Phillippines started working with the United States but there were quarrels and they even had a war at one point. Also, at one point in time, the US did have control over the Phillippines, but it wasn't after the War.
