Platt Amendment-1901
1.cuba could not make treaties with other countries that would threaten their independence.
2.US could intervene in cuba to keep order.
3.Cuba could not go into debt.
4.US could buy or lease land for naval bases or refueling stations
a.Guantanomo Bay
Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship in 1917.
Popularly-elected governors have served since 1948.
In 1952,a constitution was enacted providing for internal self government.
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