Study this 1898 political cartoon.
A political cartoon from 1898. A bald eagle hovers over the U S and watches other islands with its wings spread. Islands labeled are Puerto Rico, Samoa Islands, Hawaii, Carolinas, Ladmones, and Manila. A caption states
What does this cartoon show about the US after the Spanish-American War?
It shows the US becoming a world power.
It shows the US seeking to gain new states.
It shows the US setting Spanish territories free.
It shows the US claiming territory from the Philippines.