17. Which of the following territories was acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish- American War? A) Hawaii B) Panama C) Puerto Rico D) Alaska

The correct answer is:<br /><br />C) Puerto Rico<br /><br />The United States acquired Puerto Rico as a result of the Spanish-American War, along with Guam and the Philippines. Hawaii was annexed by the U.S. in 1898 but not as a result of the Spanish-American War. Panama was never a U.S. territory, though the U.S. did play a significant role in its independence from Colombia and the construction of the Panama Canal. Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867, well before the Spanish-American War.