The U.S was interested in Cuba because of its geographic location. Cuba was just too close to the United States Mainland, just a few km from Florida and in the future they could easily attack it. The U.S.A was always interested in the Caribbean and would of most likely of bought Haiti, because it was the pearl of the Caribbean, meaning it was very rich but after the Haitian Revolution, Haiti's economy was destroyed and Cuba was the next best thing when it comes to economic wealth back in those day, and the united states wanted in.
The US does not control Cuba. There are military sanctions against the island.
The Teller Amendment was the piece of legislation that stated the United States would not try to annex or control Cuba. It was signed into law in April of 1898 during the Spanish-American War.
No. The US granted independence to Cuba after the Spanish-American war, and has never occupied it since.
Both were Spanish Colonies.
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Cuba-Under teh platt Amendment US gains control over aspects of the independent republicos cuba it bacame aprotectorate,Cuba could not make treaties with otherforeigh nations allowed US naval bases asnecessary,and gave the US the power to intervene incuba affairs.
In the internal affairs of Cuba, the US has no right to intervene. Regarding the US Naval Base at Guantonamo, as long as the US pays its lease, doesn't abandon the property and doesn't agree to terminate its lease, the Guantanamo will remain under US control.
The US had little involvement in Cuba under Cleveland. I am not aware that he had made any public statements about Cuba. He opposed US interference in the internal affairs of Hawaii.
The US does not control Cuba. There are military sanctions against the island.
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The Teller Amendment was the piece of legislation that stated the United States would not try to annex or control Cuba. It was signed into law in April of 1898 during the Spanish-American War.
No. The US granted independence to Cuba after the Spanish-American war, and has never occupied it since.
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