The Platt Amendment

What was the main purpose of the Platt Amendment?

• To define the future relations between the United States and Cuba

• To grant Cuba full independence without any conditions

• To establish a trade agreement between the United States and Cuba

• To annex Cuba as a part of the United States

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According to the Platt Amendment, what is Cuba prohibited from doing with foreign powers?

• Entering into any treaty that impairs its independence

• Trading goods without U.S. approval

• Allowing foreign military bases without U.S. consent

• Changing its government structure without U.S. intervention

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What right does the United States have according to Article III of the Platt Amendment?

• To intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence

• To control Cuban trade policies

• To appoint Cuban government officials

• To annex Cuban territories

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The Platt Amendment required Cuba to sell or lease lands to the United States for what purpose?

• Coaling or naval stations

• Agricultural development

• Tourism and resorts

• Industrial factories

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The Platt Amendment was signed in the year ___.

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What was the role of the United States during its military occupancy in Cuba as per the Platt Amendment?

• All acts were ratified and validated

• To establish a permanent government

• To annex Cuba

• To impose trade restrictions

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According to the Platt Amendment, what was the status of the Isle of Pines?

• Omitted from Cuba's constitutional boundaries

• Included as part of Cuba

• Designated as a U.S. territory

• Declared a neutral zone

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