Look at the following diagram, which shows two results of the Spanish-American War, and answer the question below. Which result best replaces the question mark?

They ceded to the United States as protectorates

Explanation:

U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to relinquish claims on Cuba, and to cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States.

b)

it created free trade throughout the colonial territories.