In 1898, Senator Henry Teller agreed to vote to declare war against Spain, on one condition. What was it?
A)That only racially integrated units would be used in the war.
B)That the United States would agree to give up all of its overseas territories.
C)That if the United States won the war, Cuba would become independent.
D)That if the United States won the war, all of Spain's overseas colonies would be given to the U.S.

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Henry Teller agreed to vote to declare war against Spain only on the condition that Cuba would become independent if the United States defeated Spain.
Key Takeaway: Henry Teller created the Teller Amendment, which guaranteed the independence of Cuba if the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American War. When the United States won the war, it took control of the Philippines and Puerto Rico, but allowed Cuba its independence.

In 1898, Senator Henry Teller Agreed to Vote to Declare