Answer:
The United States acquired the Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American war.
Explanation:
- The Spanish American war was the result of the dispute among the states in 1898.
- The war was ended by signing the 'treaty of Paris'. This treaty included that the power to rule Philippines along with 'Cuba Puerto Rico', and 'Guam', was shifted to US.
- This treaty also involves that the shifting of sovereignty of Philippines to US needed a compensation of 20 million to Spanish government.
