Question

On April 11, 1898, President William McKinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain in order to liberate Cuba from Spanish control. Before Congress approved the declaration of war, the Teller Amendment was added to it. What was the purpose of the Teller Amendment?

Answer 1

Answer: The amendment stated that the United States would not annex Cuba after the war.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Teller Amendment, the United States said that it would not annex Cuba. Some members of Congress voted for this amendment because they feared that if the United States acquired Cuba, it would also assume Cuba's large debt.

Answer 2

On April 11, 1898, President William McKinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain in order to liberate Cuba from Spanish control. Before Congress approved the declaration of war, the Teller Amendment was added to it. ... The amendment stated that the United States would not annex Cuba after the war.

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