Question

Why was acquiring Guam important for the United States in the Spanish-American War?

Answer 1

Why was acquiring Guam important for the United States in the Spanish-American War? ... Acquiring Guamallowed the United States to exportGuam's raw materials. Acquiring Guamallowed the United States to sell goods to the people of Guam.Acquiring Guam gave the United States fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 2

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The Spanish-American War fought between United States and Spain.

This war took place in 1898.

It wouls give the United States its first capture in the Pacific Ocean also it was desired to be a possible coaling station for te U.S navy.

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