What were the causes and consequences of the spanish-american war in 1898?

The proximate cause of the Spanish-American War was the explosion of the American battleship The Maine in Havana harbor in 1898. The effects of the war were that the United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (for which the U.S. paid $20 million) and temporary control of Cuba

Explanation:

the answer is b for brother

ghana achieved independence peacefully, while algeria gained independence through an armed struggle.