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guam
became territory of the United States as part of the terms of the Treaty of Paris that officially ended the Spanish-American War, -
philipines
became territories of the United States as part of the terms of the Treaty of Paris that officially ended the Spanish-American War. -
puerto rico
became territories of the United States as part of the terms of the Treaty of Paris that officially ended the Spanish-American War. -
cuba
the United States assisted in war to protect its citizens and businesses in Cuba.