What territory did the U.S. annex as a result of the 1898 Newlands Resolution?

The U.S. annexed Hawaii as a result of the 1898 Newlands Resolution. This resolution facilitated the incorporation of Hawaii as a U.S. territory following the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. The strategic location of Hawaii in the Pacific made it an important asset for the United States, especially for military and commercial interests. The annexation was driven by both economic motivations and the desire to establish a stronger American presence in the region.

In contrast, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam were acquired after the Spanish-American War through the Treaty of Paris, which was signed later in 1898. Thus, while those territories were significant outcomes of U.S. imperialism during that period, they were not directly related to the Newlands Resolution, which specifically pertained to Hawaii.