The Platt Amendment was a legislative provision passed by the United States Congress in 1901, which outlined the conditions for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Cuba following the Spanish-American War. It stipulated that Cuba could not enter into any foreign treaties that might compromise its independence and allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs to maintain order and protect life, property, and individual liberty. Additionally, the amendment granted the U.S. the right to establish naval bases on the island, most notably at Guantanamo Bay. The Platt Amendment effectively limited Cuba's sovereignty and was a significant factor in U.S.-Cuban relations until it was repealed in 1934.