Question

How did the Platt Amendment change the outcome of the Spanish-American War for Cuba?

It granted Cuba territory around the globe.
It isolated Cuba from the rest of the world.
It brought Cuba under the control of the US.
It granted Cuba freedom from Spain.

Answer 1

The Platt Amendment primarily changed the outcome of the Spanish-American War for Cuba by **bringing Cuba under the control of the US**. The amendment, passed in 1901, outlined the conditions for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Cuba after the war and established a framework for U.S.-Cuban relations. It limited Cuba's ability to conduct its own foreign affairs and allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs whenever it deemed necessary. Additionally, it granted the U.S. the right to maintain a naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Therefore, while Cuba technically gained independence from Spain, the Platt Amendment effectively ensured U.S. dominance over Cuban governance and affairs.