What impact did the Spanish-American War have on the military and political status of United States? A. The war was a humiliating defeat for America and reduced the nation’s status.

B. The war was a stalemate that neither hurt nor helped America’s status.

C. The war was a decisive victory, but did little to improve America’s status as a world power because little was gained from the war.

D. The war was a decisive victory that helped propel the United States on to the world stage.