(A) de Lôme’s resignation as Spanish minister to the United States
(B) an apology to the U.S. government
(C) ** criticisms of President McKinley
(D) an incitement for war
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -This letter, written by the Spanish Ambassador to the United States, Enrique Dupuy de Lôme, criticized American President William McKinley by calling him weak and concerned only with gaining the favor of the crowd.
Concept note-2: -The de Lome letter created intense anti-Spanish sentiment, making many Americans feel more sympathetic toward the Cubans. This helped President McKinley declare war on Spain after the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine.
Concept note-3: -Publication of the letter helped generate public support for a war with Spain over the issue of independence for the Spanish colony of Cuba.
Concept note-4: –de Lome Letter= criticized President McKinley, intensified anti-Spanish feelings, offended many Americans. American interests because of the Cuban revolts and rioting against Spain.