After the spanish-american war, what happened to cubans and puerto ricans? they wanted the united states to maintain its military control over their islands. they enjoyed the same rights as all u. s. citizens. they remained under spanish control. they were partially restricted by the united states.

The correct answer is D) They were partially restricted in the United States.

After the Spanish-American War, Cubans and Puerto Ricans were partially restricted in the Inited States.

In 1898, the United States Army defeated the Spanish Army to win the Spanish War. With the victory, the US got new territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam. The war started in 1895 when Cuban demanded its independence from Spain.

On December 10, 1898, the US signed the treaty of Paris. Spain transferred sovereignty of the Philippines over the US and ceded Puerto Rico and Guam, Spain finally gave independence to Cuba. After the Spanish-American War, Cubans and Puerto Ricans wanted the United States to maintain its military control over their islands to maintain stability during the transition period.

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