With the Treaty of Paris, the United States emerged as an imperial power. Under the treaty's terms, the U.S. gained possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and for $20 million, the Philippines.

here's what was decided upon before signing the 1763 Treaty of Paris: "Under Choiseul's plan, Britain would gain all French territory east of the Mississippi, while Spain would retain Cuba in ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Provisions of the treaty negotiated with Cuba by Gen. Bliss were made known here this evening. This convention was made the subject of several important conferences at the ...

HAVANA, May 22 -- The permanent treaty between the United States and Cuba, in which is incorporated all the provisions of the Platt amendment, was signed this afternoon at 4:30. It was signed at ...