How did the acquisition of guam in the spanish-american war affect us trade? it allowed the us to increase exports from hawaii. it allowed the us to increase trade with china. it allowed the us to increase trade with japan. it allowed the us to increase trade with the philippines.

The acquisition of Guam in the Spanish-American War affected US trade because B. It allowed the US to increase trade with China.

After the Treaty of Paris which gave an official end to the war was signed, the United States became the owner of the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

Thus, there have been many theories of the reasons for the U.S to go to war with Spain, one of which states that they were guided only by economic reasons, since America had experienced one of the worst economic depressions at that moment.

By taking control Guam and the Philippines, America would become a dominant world economic power and expand its hegemony over the Asian region. Hence, having access to China's market would make it possible for the United States to alleviate its economic problems.

judicial because its legislative, executive and judicial