Question

Why were the Spanish willing to negotiate for Cuban independence?

1.Spain was a world peace keeping power
2.There were other important territories to govern for the Spanish
3.Cuba was no longer provided needed resources and wealth
4.Spain had no intention of fighting the U.S.

Answer 1

The answer will be 3

Answer 2

Cuba was no longer provided needed resources and wealth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The independence of Cuba came with the Protocol of Peace signed between the United States and Spain on August 12, 1898. Spain had recently lost the Philippines and Puerto Rico, and had no hope of being able to hold onto Cuba. Moreover, Cuba was no longer considered a profitable colony. The Treaty of Paris signed on December 10, 1898 officially recognized Cuban independence.