Giving america oversight in cuba inspired by secretary of state elihu root and drafted by connecticut senator orville h. The platt amendment, 1901 the united states occupied cuba for five years after 1898. The platt amendment for apush simple, easy, direct. In 1901, after the united states had occupied cuba for five years, secretary of war elihu root drafted a set of articles later known as the platt amendment outlining. It was a compromise that limited the autonomy of cuba see article iii below as a condition for the withdrawal of american troops that had occupied the country since the spanishamerican war of 1898.
It stipulated seven conditions for the withdrawal of united states troops remaining in cuba at the end. The reciprocity treaty of 1903, the other link in cubanamerican relations that reduced tariffs on cuban sugar and certain american items, will be considered only as historians relate it to the platt amendment. Jul 06, 2011 the platt amendment of 1901 was a rider appended to the army appropriations act presented to the u. The platt amendment first brought him the distinction. In 1901 secretary of war elihu root drafted a set of articles later known as the platt amendment as guidelines for future united statescuban relations. On may 22, 1903, cuba entered into a treaty with the united states to make the same required seven pledges. Senate by a vote of 43 to 20, and although it was initially rejected by the cuban assembly, the amendment was eventually accepted by a vote of 16 to 11 with four abstentions and integrated into the 1901 cuban constitution.
When you finally graduate high school and move out of your parents house, you realize that you have to pay for your food yourself ouch. It was presented to the senate by senator orville h. Passed in 1901 with the army appropriations act, the law was added to the bill as a rider by senator orville platt because it most likely would not have passed in its own right. On june 12, 1901, cuba amended its constitution to contain the text of the platt amendment. It stated that american troops would leave cuba if america could interfere whenever nessary, establish military bases there.
Most of the cubans and americans who defend the amendment do. Debate over statehood continued from that time forward, and no doubt continues today for some slaver. It said that all treaties with cuba had to be approved by the u. Protecting american business intereststhe most important. The platt amendment consisted of five specific requirements from cuba. Senator from 1879 to 1905 and influenced the decision to annex hawaii and occupy the philippines. Cuba under the platt amendment, 19021934 pitt latin american series by louis a. The two key provisions of the platt amendment, first proposed by secretary of war elihu root, required.
The platt amendment imposed on cuba by the us in 1903 reduced the. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. He was a member of the committee that wrote the original advanced placement social studies vertical teams guide. The two major events that caused the most problems were the bays of pigs and cuban missile crisis. He sponsored this amendment as a rider attached to the army appropriations bill of 1901. Platt, the platt amendment gave the united states an oversight role in cuban affairs and was formally incorporated into the cuban constitution. How was the platt amendment forced on the cuban government. Apr 30, 2020 the platt amendment was a significant legislative act that impacted the relations between the united states and cuba for decades.
On june 12, 1901, cuba amended its constitution to contain, word for word, the seven applicable demands of the platt amendment. This book examines the early years of the cuban republic, launched in 1902 after the. Cuba under the platt amendment, 19021934 pitt latin american series perez. Near fine hardcover in very good dust jacket two 2 inch tape repairs. In 1901, after the united states had occupied cuba for five years, secretary of war elihu root drafted a set of articles later known as the platt amendment outlining the rules that governed future u. Platt amendment simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Approved on may 22, 1903, the platt amendment was a treaty between the u.
The government of cuba shall never enter into any treaty or other compact with any foreign power or powers which will impair or tend to impair the independence of cuba, nor in any manner authorize or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes, or otherwise. On may 22, 1903, cuba entered into an international treaty with the united states to make the same required seven pledges. Hand played by ray walston was teaching his history class when jeff spicoli played by the best actor but also real life duche. Jun 12, 2019 on june 12, 1901, the cuban constitutional convention agreed to the terms of the platt amendment. The platt amendment of 1903 was an amendment to a joint resolution of the united states congress, replacing the earlier teller amendment. The socalled platt amendment, signed by president william mckinley on march 29, 1903, was the legislative expression of the perennial interventionist aims of the united states with regards to cuba. In 1903, the platt amendment became part of a treaty. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Cuba under the platt amendment, 19021934 pitt latin american series. Choice 1987 outstanding academic book this book examines the early years of the cuban republic, launched in 1902 after the war with spain.
A look at the platt amendment constitution of united states. Platt amendment the amendment for america with cuba that set a relationship in with cuba was free but had to have america agree with its actions and give it land such as guantanamo. Platt began the practice of law in meriden, connecticut, in 1850 and was active in. The government of cuba shall never enter into any treaty or other compact with any foreign power or powers which will. Thats what congress probably said right before writing the platt amendment, the official legislation that ended up placing cubas fate almost entirely in americas hands. On june 12, 1901, cuba ratified the amendment as a permanent addendum to the cuban constitution of 1901 and the only alternative to permanent military occupation by. The platt amendment, named after the senator who introduced it as a rider to the 1901 army appropriations bill, was a set of conditions for u. The united statesimposed amendment was a tremendous humiliation to all cubans, whose political life would be plagued by continual debates over the issue until its repeal in 1934. Review your chapter 27 vocabulary words with this online quiz. He has over 40 academic journal articles, book chapters and books published. On 30 may 1934, long took to the senate floor to debate the abrogation of. Historians differ over the meaning of the platt amendment.
The platt amendment was a document detailing the relations between the united states and cuba signed in 1903. Senate by connecticut republican senator orville h. The platt amendment was named after senator orville platt of connecticut. Legislation that severely restricted cubas sovereignty and gave the us the right to intervene if cuba got into trouble. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the platt amendment article. Americans and cubans approaches to the platt amendment. The concessions of the platt amendment in 1903 became the principal. Spheres of influence the regions in which china was to be divided so that it was shared by the european powers, each nation grabbing a coastal region and. The concessions of the platt amendment in 1903 became the principal instrument for u. Although no longer a colony, the country was still hobbled by continuing dependence on and exploitation from a foreign power.
Drafted by united states secretary of war, elihu root, the platt amendment was a rider appended to the army appropriations bill of 1901 and laid out a series of stipulations by which the united states agreed to end its occupation of cubaan occupation that began three years earlier during the. The text after a bit of rambling in the beginning, congress gets to the pointwell, seven points to be exacttelling cuba what they can and cant do with their new. Pdf the deep, historical roots of cuban antiimperialism. Army appropriations bill of march 1901, stipulating the conditions for withdrawal of u. The us had had its eye on cuba at least from jeffersons day, as another possible state for the union. Information and translations of platt amendment in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. In 1903, the platt amendment became part of a treaty between the two nations, and it remained in effect for 31 years. Provided further, that in fulfillment of the declaration contained in the joint resolution approved april twentieth, eighteen hundred and ninetyeight, entitled for the recognition of the.
Cuba under the platt amendment, 19021934 pitt latin american. Dec 10, 2015 on march 2, 1903 the platt amendment passed which amended the 1901 army appropriations bill. The united states, cuba, and the platt amendment, 1901. Platt amendment wikisource, the free online library. The grau government promised anew cubawith social justice for all classes, and the abrogation of the platt amendment. Two of the seven pledges were to allow the united states to intervene unilaterally in. The platt amendment was introduced to congress by senator orville h. It was a compromise that limited the autonomy of cuba see article iii below as a condition for the withdrawal of american troops that had occupied the. Orville hitchcock platt united states senator britannica. The concessions of the platt amendment in 1903 became the principal instrument for. May 01, 2011 the platt amendment was a rider appended to the army appropriations act, a united states federal law passed in march 1901. Cuba under the platt amendment, 19021934 pitt latin american series perez, louis a. The 1903 treaty of relations noted that cubas constitutional convention had, on june 12, 1901, added the platt amendment provisions to its constitution on february 21, 1901. Whereas the congress of the united states of america, by an act approved march 2, 1901, provided as follows.