After the defeat of the Spanish troops in 1898, the war was called to an end at the Treaty of Paris, where Spain handed over many of its colonies to the United States, including the Philippines, which was sold for 20 million dollars.
The war was called to an end at the Treaty of Paris. This was after the defeat of the Spanish troops in 1898. Spain handed over many of its colonies to the United States. This was including the Philippines. The Philippines was sold for 20 million dollars.