Select from a or b ! which of the following best explains the relationship between u. s. foreign policy in cuba and the philippines? a. the platt amendment allowed for equal involvement in the philippines and cuba but gave the philippines sovereignty. or b. the platt amendment allowed for naval ports and u. s. involvement in cuba, but cuba was not a u. s. possession like the philippines.

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.