Asked by Cayla Gonzalez on May 10, 2024

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The Teller amendment stated that

A) the United States was the "policeman" of Latin America.
B) the United States would secure labor rights in the Philippines.
C) the United States would not colonize Cuba.
D) Filipinos and Puerto Ricans were barred from voting.

Teller Amendment

An amendment to a U.S. war resolution in 1898 stating that the United States would not establish permanent control over Cuba following the Spanish-American War.

  • Discern the historical impact and positions of key figures and collectives in American military history and how they influenced racial and national identity, with a specific focus on the Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers, and Emilio Aguinaldo.
  • Assimilate the complexities and disputes brought forth by the Insular Cases regarding citizenship, legal rights, and the management of colonial territories.
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Aisha PerkinsMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Teller Amendment, passed in 1898, declared that the United States would not establish permanent control over Cuba following the Spanish-American War, effectively ruling out colonization of the island by the U.S.