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one provision of the platt amendment to the treaty of paris required cuba to:

a. allow the united states to annex it if the united states wished.
b. adopt a democratic form of government.
c. give up all of its claims to puerto rico.
d. allow the united states to review its treaties with other governments.

Explanation:

Analyze the Platt Amendment

The Platt Amendment was passed in 1901 as an amendment to a U.S. Army appropriations bill. It established the terms under which the United States would end its military occupation of Cuba and leave the government and control of the island of Cuba to its people.

Evaluate the provisions

The amendment restricted Cuba's sovereignty by limiting its ability to sign treaties with foreign powers that might compromise its independence. It required Cuba to allow the United States to review and approve its treaties with other governments, and granted the U.S. the right to intervene militarily to preserve Cuban independence and maintain a stable government.

Assess the given options

• Option A is incorrect because the Platt Amendment did not permit outright annexation of Cuba by the United States.
• Option B is incorrect because establishing a democratic government was not a specific treaty-review provision of the amendment.
• Option C is incorrect because Puerto Rico was ceded directly to the United States by Spain under the Treaty of Paris, independent of Cuba's claims.
• Option D is correct because the amendment restricted Cuba's treaty-making power, effectively allowing the United States to review and restrict its foreign relations.

Answer:

• (A) allow the United States to annex it if the United States wished.
• (B) adopt a democratic form of government.
• (C) give up all of its claims to Puerto Rico.
• (D) allow the United States to review its treaties with other governments. (Correct answer)