March, 1901

Washington City, District Of Columbia

International Relations, Cuba, Amendment, Orville H. Platt

Drafted during the crucial period following the Spanish-American War, the Platt Amendment passed on March 2, 1901, was an addition to the Army Appropriations Act. Secretary of State Eilhu Root with the cooperation of Connecticut Senator Orville H. Platt drafted the amendment essentially making Cuba a dependent of the United States. This amendment, with the sole purpose being strategy, gave the United...