As a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898, Spain lost its colonial empire in the Americas and the Pacific. The Treaty of Paris ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States, marking the end of Spanish colonial dominance in these regions. Additionally, Cuba gained independence, further diminishing Spain's influence in the Caribbean. This war signified a major shift in power, with the United States emerging as a global player.
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