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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.
What else can I help you with?
Who gave the US power over Cuba?
The US does not control Cuba. There are military sanctions against the island.
This piece of legislation said the us did not intend to annex or control cuba?
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.
Do the US still control Cuba?
No. The US granted independence to Cuba after the Spanish-American war, and has never occupied it since.
What country had control of Cuba and the Philippines before the US?
Both were Spanish Colonies.
What war gave the US control of Cuba and the Philippines?
The Spanish-American War
What gave the US some control in cuba's affairs?
the platt amendment
What gave the US some control in Cuba's affairs.?
the platt amendment
The gave the US some control in Cuba's affairs.?
the platt amendment
What were the provisions of the platt amendment that us said cuba needed to add to its constitution?
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.
Was US intervention in Cuba and Guatemala warranted?
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.
How did president Cleveland feel about us involvement in Cuba?
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.
Who gave the US power over Cuba?
The US does not control Cuba. There are military sanctions against the island.
The 1901 Platt Amendment gave the US power to intervene in the military affairs of which country?
Cuba
Who was the president of the US when the US took control over Cuba?
Roosevelt
Do the US still control Cuba?
No. The US granted independence to Cuba after the Spanish-American war, and has never occupied it since.
This piece of legislation said the us did not intend to annex or control cuba?
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.
Which part of Cuba is under US control?
Guantanamo Bay
