What event resulted from the terms of the peace treaty that ended the Spanish-American War?

The peace treaty that ended the Spanish-American War, the Treaty of Paris (1898), resulted in the United States acquiring significant territories from Spain, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. This marked a pivotal shift in U.S. foreign policy, as it signaled the country's emergence as a global imperial power. The treaty also led to debates within the U.S. regarding Imperialism and the rights of the newly acquired territories' inhabitants.