Treaty of Paris (1898)

Treaty of Paris (1898) - The Treaty of Paris (1898) was a treaty between United States and Spain signed in Paris to end the Spanish American War. As a result of the war the United States gained ownership of the Island of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. Cuba became an autonomous country, occupied by United States armed forces. Cuba achieved Independence in 1902.

See Also:
 * Spanish American War

Links:
 * Wikipedia - Spanish American War
 * Wikipedia - Cuba
 * Wikipedia - Spanish American War