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:Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives ... That the people of the island of Cuba are and of right ought to be free.
 
:Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives ... That the people of the island of Cuba are and of right ought to be free.
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However, per the treaty, Cuba would serve 20 years as an [[United States]] territory.
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The [[Spanish American War]] began on April 25, 1898.  Spain's defeat led to Spain relinquishing Cuba to United States jurisdiction on December 10, 1898 at the Treaty of Paris.  However, per the treaty, Cuba would serve 20 years as an [[United States]] territory.
    
===Independence===
 
===Independence===
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