History of the United States II / Unit 7 USH2 0917 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Platt Amendment
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The idea
The Platt Amendment, enacted in nineteen oh one and embodied in a treaty with Cuba, gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
In practice
A naval and coaling station at Guantanamo Bay, and a bar on Cuban treaties with other powers.
Where people slip
The treaty dates from May twenty-second, nineteen oh three. Cuba was independent in name and restricted in fact.
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