Platt Amendment: The Platt Amendment was an addition to the Cuban constitution that gave the United States certain rights and influence over Cuban policies.
Teller Amendment: The Teller Amendment was added to the 1898 United States declaration of war against Spain and stated that once Cuba had achieved independence from Spain, it would be free from U.S. control.
Protectorate: A protectorate is a country or territory with its own internal government but under strong influence or control by another country.