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It was initiated by the Spanish conquistadors and developed by the Monarchy of Spain through its administrators and missionaries.
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Apart from guaranteeing the independence of Cuba, the treaty also forced Spain to cede Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States.
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US determination to control Cuba, consistent with the Monroe Doctrine, had a strong economic rationale even before Spain was defeated in the War of Independence in 1898
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The Treaty of Paris gave Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines for a set price. The Filipinos were unhappy that they were being given to another country for imperialist rule
