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Create a timeline of key events relating to U.S. relations with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Which event do you think was most significant? Why?

A) Timeline of key events
B) U.S. relations with Cuba
C) U.S. relations with Puerto Rico
D) U.S. relations with the Philippines

Answer :

Final answer:

A timeline of key events in U.S. relations with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, with the most significant event being the Cuban Revolution in 1959.

Explanation:

A timeline of key events relating to U.S. relations with Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines:

  1. 1898 - Spanish-American War ends with the Treaty of Paris, granting the United States control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
  2. 1902 - Cuba technically gains independence, but remains under U.S. influence for decades.
  3. 1934 - The U.S. Congress passes the Tydings-McDuffie Act, granting the Philippines independence in 1946.
  4. 1959 - Fidel Castro comes to power in Cuba, leading to strained relations with the United States.
  5. 1899-2002 - Puerto Rico remains a U.S. territory, with debates over its political status continuing.

I believe the most significant event was the Cuban Revolution in 1959, which brought Fidel Castro to power. This event completely changed the dynamic of U.S.-Cuba relations and led to over six decades of tension and conflict between the two countries.

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