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Teller Amendment
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Teller Amendment
Presented by Nya Brazier 6th hour
Summary
~Teller Amendment was proposed by Henry M. Teller (Sen. of CO).
~It was one of many amendments regarding US's control over Cuba during the Spanish American War.
~It states that the United States can only get involved with Cuba to smooth out the conflict and help them gain stability.
~After the Spanish troops left in 1898, the US
kept their promise and occupied Cuba until
1902.
Pros:
Pros
~ Helped Cuba gain stability
~ US kept their promise on the amendment
~US didn't annex Cuba
Cons
Cons
~Occupied Cuba after the Spanish American War
~Was replaced by Platt Amendment in 1903
Historical Impact
Historical Impact
~Proof that America was trying to "catch up" in imperialism
~Even though US left Cuba's government alone, the United States heavily influenced Cuba's decision-making
Picture:
Picture
Date:
~Teller Amendment was passed in Congress on April of 1898.
Date
Sources:
~ “Teller Amendment - Constitution Laws.com.” Constitution, constitution.laws.com/amendments/teller-amendment.
~ “Teller and Platt Amendments.” Planning D-Day (April 2003) - Library of Congress Information Bulletin, Victor, www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/teller.html.
~ “United States History.” Douglas MacArthur, www.u-s-history.com/pages/h820.html.
~ Google Search, Google, www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAQZUX_enUS831&tbm=isch&q=teller amendment&chips=q:teller amendment,online_chips:political cartoon&usg=AI4_-kQcvacx693jlHiVUCIaoITRFm6SgA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwil5qea9ILgAhWWyIMKHSYdAcwQ4lYIMSgK&biw=1366&bih=610&dpr=1&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=v9-CMhhZvPKYRM: