The Platt Amendment

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Platt Amendment:

• A) recognized Cuban autonomy.
• B) granted independence to Puerto Rico.
• C) limited the U.S. presence in the Philippines.
• D) authorized the United States to intervene militarily in Cuba.

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