The Platt Amendment, passed in 1901, allowed Cuba to establish a fully independent government, but with certain conditions that gave the United States the power to intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary. These conditions included restrictions on Cuba's ability to enter into treaties with other nations and a requirement that Cuba allow the United States to maintain a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

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The Platt Amendment

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The Platt Amendment

A) authorized Cubans to establish a fully independent government,but allowed the United States to intervene under certain circumstances.
B) gave Cuba complete independence and a promise that the United States would not intervene in Cuba's internal affairs for any reason whatsoever.
C) allowed the Filipinos to form their own government.
D) gave the citizens of Guam and Puerto Rico full rights as U.S.citizens and equal protection under the Constitution.

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