Did you know?
Did you know that the Platt Agreement had a significant impact on the relationship between the United States and several countries? This agreement, established in 1901, had multiple effects. Firstly, it resulted in the establishment of a U.S. government in Puerto Rico, granting the United States significant influence over the island. Secondly, it made Cuba a protectorate of the United States, giving the U.S. authority over Cuba's foreign affairs and military defense. Thirdly, it allowed the United States to write the Cuban constitution, shaping the governance structure of the country. Lastly, it did not grant Filipinos the right to become U.S. citizens, contrary to popular belief. Instead, the Jones Act of 1916 granted limited territorial citizenship to Filipinos and promised eventual independence. These outcomes highlight the complex and far-reaching consequences of the Platt Agreement.
