What belonged to the United states after Spanish-American War?

After the conclusion of the Spanish-American War in 1898, various islands and territories once held by the dwindling Spanish Empire came into the hands of the United States. As a result of this war, the following belonged to the United States:

1. Puerto Rico: The island of Puerto Rico, located in the Caribbean Sea.

2. Guam: An island in the Pacific Ocean.

3. Philippines: An archipelago located in Southeast Asia.

4. Cuba: While Cuba gained its independence from Spain, the United States maintained a significant influence over the country, particularly through the Platt Amendment that allowed military intervention and the acquisition of Guantanamo Bay.