By gaining possessions and influence in Asia and the Amencas during the Spanish-American War, the United States?​

Became a worldwide power with an extended empire.
Explanation:
The United States gained possessions and influence in Asia and the Americas during the Spanish-American War and in doing so, they became a worldwide power with an extended empire.
This war was a turning point for the history of America because it not only gave them the territory and political advantage, but it made them a world power and they began to be more involved in world affairs.