The Teller Amendment was passed by the US Congress in 1898, disclaiming any American intention of annexing Cuba. It stated that the US had no intention of exercising "sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control" over the island, and that the United States was only fighting to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule.

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The Teller Amendment

Question 67

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A) detailed humanitarian reasons for the declaration of war against Spain
B) approved the annexation of Hawai'i
C) approved Commodore Dewey's attack on the Spanish fleet in the Pacific
D) disclaimed any American intention of annexing Cuba

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