In 1900, the United States insisted that the constitution of ________ grant America naval bases and authorize American intervention whenever necessary to protect life, property, and individual liberty.

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In 1900, the United States insisted that the constitution of Cuba include provisions, known as the Platt Amendment, that granted the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to lease naval bases, most notably Guantanamo Bay. This was part of the conditions for ending the U.S. military occupation following the Spanish-American War.

In 1900, the United States Insisted That the Constitution of ________