What did spain lose as a result of the spanish-american war apex?

As a result of the Spanish-American War, Spain lost Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

Explanation:

The Spanish-American War confronted Spain and the United States in 1898. At the end of the conflict Spain was defeated and its main results were the loss of the island of Cuba (which was proclaimed an independent republic, but remained under American protection), as well as Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam, which became colonial dependencies of the United States.

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