Which phrase best describes the status of the U.S. after the Spanish-American War?
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Correct answer: An emerging world power with a global empire
The war was famously called a 'Splendid Little War' because it was short and resulted in massive territorial gains. It marked the definitive end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the United States as a global actor.
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