In 1898, McKinley delivered a war message stating on behalf of America, Cuba, and Spain. These actions are hurting the American economy and the people of America. McKinley urges to end the war to make sure that an annexation does not occur. McKinley realized that neutrality should be the path to take instead of siding with one side. If this action did occur, they would need to follow a four step process. All because of the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, the war had occurred and the United States of America wanted to protect its economy and commerce with Cuba. These two countries had rising tensions as America and Spain wanted to claim what was theirs.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
LAD #22: McKinley's War Message
In 1898, McKinley delivered a war message stating on behalf of America, Cuba, and Spain. These actions are hurting the American economy and the people of America. McKinley urges to end the war to make sure that an annexation does not occur. McKinley realized that neutrality should be the path to take instead of siding with one side. If this action did occur, they would need to follow a four step process. All because of the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, the war had occurred and the United States of America wanted to protect its economy and commerce with Cuba. These two countries had rising tensions as America and Spain wanted to claim what was theirs.
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