What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?

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The Platt Amendment was added to the Cuban constitution in 1901 and it restricted the independence of Cuba's new government by giving the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and maintain a naval base at Guantanamo Bay. It also limited Cuba's ability to make treaties with other countries and required Cuba to sell or lease land to the United States for naval bases. The amendment was aimed at ensuring U.S. dominance over Cuba and protecting U.S. economic interests in the country. It remained in effect until 1934.

What Was the Purpose of the Platt Amendment