dec 10, 1898 - Treaty of Paris of 1898
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The Treaty of Paris was a treaty signed by Spain and the United States , that ended the Spanish–American War. In the treaty, Spain relinquished all claim of sovereignty over and title to Cuba, and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States. The cession of the Philippines involved a compensation of $20 million from the United States to Spain.
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