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The major causes of the Spanish American War can be traced to the sinking of the USS Maine, Yellow Journalism, and the De Lome Letter. These events contributed to the making  a new government for Cuba with the help of the US. The reason why the US helped Cuba was because they wanted to harvest sugar in their territory. Due to Cuba's climate. The end result was US taking over Cuba.

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The critical factors which led to the Spanish-American war were the yellow journalism, and the sinking of the USS Maine. The US contributed to the set up of a new Cuban government because of the Spaniards trying to conquer Cuba. A reason for the Platt Amendment was to protect the Cubans. The end result was an American victory and liberation of Cuba.

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After the Spanish War, America had a significant impact on Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. After America had helped Cuba escape the grasp of Spain, America helped the newly freed Cuba set up a new government. While help creating their new government, America adds the Platt Amendment to the Cuba Constitution. This Amendment basically lets America intervene on Cuban affairs when the situation gets too dire. Many Americans were glad that America did not annex Cuba. Cuba became independent only in name, and a legal protectorate. However, Puerto Rico was annexed by the United States but were not given full territorial rights. In 1917, the United States approves Puerto Rico as a US territory and the rights that go along with it. Like Puerto Rico, Guam was annexed but was not made into an organized territory until the 1950's. In the Philippines, Filipino Rebels wage was on the American Troops so they can escape another Imperial Rule. However, this forces Americans to use Spanish tactics against the Filipinos, leading hundreds to thousands to die from disease and starvation. This would eventually lead to the Jones Act, which promises the independence of the Philippines.

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The major effects of the Spanish American war affected U.S territories such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and The Philippines
after signing The Paris contract that allowed the U.S to annex all of these places. Cuba was forced to lease Guantanamo bay to the U.S which would be used as a coaling station and naval base. Also Puerto Rico becomes U.S territorial but cannot vote or have constitutional rights

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The Spanish american war had a significant impact on u.s territories like Cuba,Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Due to the Spanish american war, the u.s annexed Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, and the Philippines. In Cuba, the u.s added the Platt amendment to their constitution. in Puerto Rico the people were considered u.s citizens but couldn't vote. In the Philippines, the people did not want to be controlled and Rebeled until the Jones act was made, which promised independence. one cause for the u.s to annex all these countries was because they were fighting the Spanish off so they could have the territories. the end result was the u.s expanding on territory

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The Spanish War had a significant impact on US territories like Cuba.The US government adds the Platt Amendment to the Cuban Constitution that states Cuba couldn't enter any agreements that would endanger its independence.The US could also intervene in Cuban affairs.

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The major causes of the American War can be traced to the Cuban constitution.Due to America helping set up the Cuban government and Cuba becoming a colony for the US through legal protectorate. 1 cause was the war which happened with spain and helping the Cubans out. The end was Cubans and US adding stuff to the constitution which they agreed that if cuba violated the laws , US troops would come and restore order

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The Spanish American war affected many countries in many ways. Many Americans did not like the idea of annexing Cuba because of all the blacks and Catholics. Cuba becomes a legal protectorate of the United States. Puerto Rico was annexed and wasn't given territorial rights. In 1917 the U.S votes to make Puerto Rico U.S territory meaning they are citizens but cant vote. Guam was annexed and isn't made into an organized territory until 1950. Filipinos rebelled against the U.S, war lasted up to three years. Americans win and grant Philippines Independence is not seen until 1946.

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The major cause of America helping Cuba set up a new government can be traced to the U.S. government adds the platt amendment to the Cuban constitution. Due to the U.S being intervene in Cuba, Cuba must not build up a public dept. One cause was Cuba becoming a legal protectorate of the U.S. The end result was Puerto Rico being annexed by U.S.

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Philippines-American war had a significant impact on the United States.Due to this war, United States resulted to Spain tactics and creating concentration camps. One cause was because of the Spain treatment and Philippines wanting help.The end result was the creation of the ones act.

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The major causes of the Spanish American War were the sinking of the USS Maine, De Lome letter, and Yellow Journalism. Due to USS Maine sinking, the USS sent approximately 250k naval troops to blockade the Islands. After the US takes control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, it has a great impact