The Treaty of Paris in 1898 settled the dispute between the United States and Spain, concluding the Spanish-American War. Signed on December 10, 1898, the treaty stipulated that Spain relinquish control over Cuba and cede Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S., marking a significant expansion of U.S. territory and influence. The treaty signaled the end of Spain's colonial empire in the Americas and established the United States as a newly emerged global power. The acquisition of the Philippines, in particular, led to complexities in U.S. foreign policy, including debates over imperialism and the future relationship with its new territories.