Spanish American War

1. What were the consequences of the war for Spain and the United States?
Due to the war, Spain lost its holdings in the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico, while the United States took control of the Philippines and Puerto Rico and occupied Cuba.

2. Why did the Treaty of Paris cause such debate among Americans?
Because it gave control of the Philippines and Puerto Rico to the US while allowing the US occupy Cuba. Many Americans argued that we fought the war to liberate the countries under Spain's rule. They argued that we wolud be no better than Spain if we continued to rule over the territories.