Which of these countries was once a territory of the United States?
Haiti
Iceland
Jamaica
Philippines
Fact: The Philippines was a territory of the United States from 1898 to 1946. After the Spanish–American War, Spain ceded the Philippines to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris. For nearly five decades, the islands were governed as an American colony, during which time the U.S. invested in infrastructure, education, and government reforms, though Filipino independence movements were strong throughout. During World War II, the Philippines was occupied by Japan, but after liberation, the U.S. granted the country full independence on July 4, 1946.
Correct Answer: Philippines