Question

How did the Platt Amendment impact Cuban's claims to independence and the Jones Act (1916) impact the Philippine people's claim to independence following the Spanish American War

Answer 1

Formulated by the secretary of war, Elihu Root, the amendment was presented to the Senate by Sen. Orville H. Platt of Connecticut. By its terms, Cuba would not transfer Cuban land to any power other than the United States, Cuba’s right to negotiate treaties was limited, rights to a naval base in Cuba (Guantánamo Bay) were ceded to the United States, U.S. intervention in Cuba.