Between 1900 and 1933, the U.S. exerted significant control over the Cuban economy primarily through the Platt Amendment of 1901, which allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs and maintain a naval base at Guantanamo Bay. This amendment facilitated American investments in key sectors like sugar and tobacco, making Cuba economically dependent on the U.S. Additionally, American companies dominated many industries, and the U.S. government influenced Cuban policies to protect its economic interests, leading to a situation where Cuba's economy was closely tied to that of the United States.
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