Spanish-American War and Imperialism · US History

The Platt Amendment (1901) effectively made Cuba a:

  1. State in the Union
  2. Protectorate of the United States
  3. Fully independent nation with no U.S. ties
  4. Colony of Great Britain
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Correct answer: Protectorate of the United States

The Platt Amendment replaced the Teller Amendment, giving the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and establish naval bases like Guantanamo Bay. It severely limited Cuba's treaty-making powers and sovereignty.

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