Which long-held U.S. territory was granted independence in 1946?

A) Falkland Islands
B) Guantanamo
C) the Philippines
D) Hawaii
E) Puerto Rico

Independence

The condition or quality of being self-governing and not under the control of external authority, often relating to nations achieving autonomy from colonial rule or oppressive governments.

1946

The year post-World War II characterized by significant political, economic, and social changes worldwide, including the beginning stages of the Cold War.

U.S. Territory

A region that is under the jurisdiction of the United States but is not a state, often having different legal and political systems.