How did the economies of Cuba and Puerto Rico develop after independence from Spain?

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The economies of Cuba and Puerto Rico developed after independence from Spain advancing industrial development and modern infrastructure.With the end of the Spanish-American War, Americans liberalised Cuba and transformed it into a magnet for US and foreign capital. Puerto Rico became increasingly reliant as it was passed from coloniser to coloniser as a spoil of war. Due to its dual importance as a maritime enclave and a Spanish colony, the Cuban economy was in a better position after independence to compete in the world market. Alternatively, the Puerto Rican economy faces enormous difficulties, such as severe unemployment and a lack of industry, as a result of the subservient role's ingrained dependency.Know more about Cuban economy herehttps://brainly.com/question/13953112#SPJ1