Which war effectively ended Spain's role as a colonial power in the late 19th century?
A
Franco-Spanish War
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B
Franco-Mexican War
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C
Spanish-American War
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D
Anglo-Spanish War
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Solution
The correct option is C Spanish-American War The US took the Philippines from Spain. The Spanish-American War effectively ended Spain's role as a colonial power in the New World.