After the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired all of the following territories EXCEPT?
Correct answer: C. Canary Islands
- A. Puerto Rico
- B. Guam
- C. Canary Islands
- D. Hawaiian Islands
Explanation
The United States acquired Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain, while the Hawaiian Islands were annexed separately in 1898. The Canary Islands remained Spanish, making them the exception.
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