outcomes effects of the spanish american war- we won! treaty of paris gave america temporary control over cuba, guam, puerto rico, and the philipeans. 20 million for these islands. begining of americas involvement of world issues. caused philipean american war. called the philipean american war "a splendid little war".
ruling puerto rico- took it over militarily, set up a military govt, couldnt vote for people in upper house, foraker act- established civilian govt, ultimatly set up their govt. could vote for people of upper house (like senate), always vote for lwer house (like house of representatives). became more and more self controled, without us help. became us citizens in 1917. today they are a territory of the us. some people want it to be independent and some people wanna be a state and some want self governing. self governing common wealth of the us.
ruling cuba- teller amendment- guarnteed cuban independance after the war, occupied by american troops after war ended. govt provided food and clothing, elem schools and farms, eliminate yellow fever. 1901 platt amendment- couldnt make treaties with other countries that would threaten independance, us could intevene in cuba to keep order, couldnt go into debt, us could buy or lease land for naval bases or refueling stations- guantanamo bay. cant visit.
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