USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

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After the Spanish-American War, Cubans and Puerto Ricans

(A) remained under Spanish control

(B) ** were partially restricted by the U.S.

(C) enjoyed the same rights as all U.S. citizens

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -After the Spanish-American War, Cuba became an independent nation. Puerto Rico was annexed by the United States and became an American territory. The US also receive Guam and the Philippines from Spain.

Concept note-2: -As a result of this treaty, Spain lost the last of its empire in the New World. The United States was ceded Puerto Rico and Guam, liquidated its possessions in the West Indies, agreed to pay 20 million dollars for the Phillippines, while Cuba became independent.

Concept note-3: -Summary. After Spain’s defeat by U.S. and Cuban forces during the War of 1898, Spain relinquished sovereignty over Cuba. Following the war, U.S. forces occupied Cuba until 1902, when the United States allowed a new Cuban government to take full control of the state’s affairs.

Concept note-4: -Although the United States promised it would not annex Cuba after victory, it did require Cuba to permit significant American intervention in Cuban affairs. As a result of the war, the United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as territories.