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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)
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-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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Command and training within the military proven to be inefficient during the war
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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.
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Prohibits Cuba from signing any treaties with nay country. Disregards the Teller Amendment. Increases U.S. involvement in Cuban Affairs.
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Lost all major colonies in the West.
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The nation creates its own government
History of the Cuban government to present times -
