Question

the spanish - american war had what effect on cuba? cuba gained independence but fell under u.s. sway. cuba was annexed by the u.s. pending referendum. cuba remained part of spain until the 1959 revolution.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Paris (1898) ended the Spanish - American War. Cuba gained formal independence from Spain, but the Platt Amendment effectively made Cuba under U.S. influence, allowing the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs and maintain a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Answer:

Cuba gained independence but fell under U.S. sway.