Question

Which debate almost prevented the Treaty of Paris from being ratified?

A. the debate about granting the Philippines independence
B. the debate over granting Cuba independence
C. the debate over the type of government to establish in the Philippines
D. the debate about taking possession of Cuba.

Answer 1

The debate about granting the Philippines independence almost prevented the Treaty of Paris from being ratified.

Explanation:

• Amidst the engagements being carried out for the accomplishment of the 'Treaty of Paris', the Congress was deliberately discussing over the issue of granting the Philippines independence.

• There was a hot debate going on as the 'Treaty of Paris' included certain clauses that pertained to the US government paying $20 million to Spain for ceding the Philippines to US.

• If the United States would have paid Spain the predetermined amount of compensation, granting 'independence to the Philippines' would have become more difficult.