Spanish American War (1898)

According to President McKinley, select all of the following that were reasons to go to war with Spain:

• The U.S. must help protect the Cuban people from Spanish violence.

• The U.S. must put an end to Spanish violence against Cubans.

• The U.S. must protect its trade and business interests in Cuba.

• The U.S must protect Spanish interests on the island of Cuba.

What reason is the MOST IMPORTANT to President McKinley?

What event does President McKinley use to push for war?

• The invasion of Cuba.

• The explosion of the USS Maine battleship in Cuba.

• The attack on U.S. soldiers in the Philippines.

• The Spanish invasion of Hawaii.

According to the political cartoon over Cuba, what is causing the fire?

What is the duty of the United States concerning Cuba?

How might this economic relationship have influenced the American decision to invade Cuba and declare war against Spain in 1898?