The US victory in the Spanish-American war resulted in the US gaining position or control of many new territories. This and other territorial gains resulted in the creation of a new far-flung empire.
The United States gained control of the following lands as a result of the Spanish-American War: Cuba, Puerto Rico & Phillipines. Not all areas were ruled in the same manner.
There were divisions like protectorate (areas that were given autonomy but were protected by the US military like Cuba), commonwealth and territory (like Phillipines).
The Spanish-American war was named 'the splendid little war'. In total, 460 Americans were killed and the result was a vast worldwide empire.
To know more about the Spanish-American war here
https://brainly.com/question/18800851
#SPJ4
