RULING CUBA.
The U.S. declared war against Spain, and this gave Cuba the chance to show it independence from Spain. Also this announced the Teller Amendment which stated, "United States had no intention of taking over any part of Cuba." What guarenteed Cuba's independence was the Treaty of Paris which Ended the war.
Even after the war was over American troops occupied Cuba. leader Jose Marti believed that America would simply mirror Spain and still control the politicians of Cuba. the office forerunners that were in charge during Spains rule conitued to stay in office after the war this upset many Cubans. Yet with the American sodiers and govt help they brought Cuba to the same level as other worlds. They did this by organizing schools, helping farmers, giving food and clothing. Medically they helped Cuba dramitcally they stopped the spread of yellow fever a disease that affects the live it killed many Cubans every year.
Now Cuba thought it was stable enough to be fully independent and they wrote a Cuban constitution that didnt show any relations with the U.S.. But America wanted to in a way look over Cuba and want a few restrictions that became known as the Platt Amendment this stated Cuba was not to let another country make treaties for land or power, the couldn't go into debt, and the U.S. could buy land for refueling stations.
Cuba however did not want to accept this treaty and the troops in Cuba wouldnt leave until they did. After awhile Cuba gave into the treaty in 1903 Cuba is known as a protectorate- a country whose affairs are partially owned by another
Another reason the US stayed in Cuba for such a long time was the business it offered in the sugar, tobacco and mining
General Leonard Wood stationed in Cuba
this map shows lacation of cuba to the US
Cuban troops 1903
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Cuba Tobacco
sources
http://www.mv.com/ipusers/lionmedia/a_little_new_hampshire_history.html
The E-version of the U.S. History Book
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