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ending of spanish war, temp. control over puric rico, cube, phillipes, 20 mil. for these islands, spanish-american world, ushered in a new U.S., puric rico was taken over by military, we set up a military government tila normal one was set up, they were not allowed to vote at first, upper house choosen by president, forakler act established a civilian government, had a concial as ruler, set up the government of puric rico, became U.S. citizens, we can travel freely between each country, can NOT vote for presdent, part of draft, can be part of ms USA, etc. yet can vote for thier upper house, Teller Admendment, guareented CUBA"S indenpence after the war, we did alot of positive things for Cuba, even though thee didnt like us there, Platt Amendment (cuba could not make treaties with other countires that would threaten their indenpdence, US could intervene in Cuba to keep order, Cuba could not go in debt, US could buy or lease land for navla bases or refueling stations ie. Guantanomo Bay)
also watched a video thats been missing for a while
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