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The Teller Amendment
The United States promises to help Cuba fight for its independence from Spain. After the war, the U.S. will leave Cuba to be ruled by its own government. (Pictured: President William McKinley) -
Treaty of Paris signed
-Spain gives up control of Cuba
-Puerto Rico and parts of the West Indies Guam and Philippines to the U.S.
-The war costs the U.S. 250 million and 3,000 lives -
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Secretary of War Russell A. Alger resigns
Command and training within the military proven to be inefficient during the war -
Economic Growth Begins
Relations between the North and South of the United States improves during and after the war for the first time since the U.S. Civil War. -
Platt Amendment
Prohibits Cuba from signing any treaties with nay country. Disregards the Teller Amendment. Increases U.S. involvement in Cuban Affairs. -
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End of the Spanish Empire
Lost all major colonies in the West. -
Cuba Officially Gains Independence
The nation creates its own government
History of the Cuban government to present times -
