The Treaty of Paris concluding the Spanish-American War

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The Treaty of Paris concluded the Spanish-American War in 1898 and transferred control of the Philippines and Puerto Rico from Spain to the United States. The treaty was ratified by the United States Senate and did not require Spain to pay the United States for its military costs. There was an earlier armistice, but the terms were largely included in the final treaty. Spain did not reject the treaty, and it was implemented.

The Treaty of Paris Concluding the Spanish-American War