USA HISTORY

Which of the following was NOT a reason Americans were concerned about the Cuban people’s struggle?

(A) ** people worried it would make cigars more expensive

(B) businessmen worried about the loss of trade

(C) government leaders were worried about rebellion close to the U.S.

(D) Americans were horrified by government atrocities

Concept note-1: -The US was very concerned over the events in Cuba. Some Americans felt US involvement would hurt foreign trade. Others sympathized with Cuban freedom (we fought for our independence in 1776).

Concept note-2: -The United States had millions of dollars invested in businesses in Cuba and there were many U.S. citizens in residence there. The U.S. also traded goods with Cuba. In 1898, the United States assisted in war to protect its citizens and businesses in Cuba.

Concept note-3: -On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.

Concept note-4: -The long-held U.S. interest in ridding the Western Hemisphere of European colonial powers and American public outrage over brutal Spanish tactics created much sympathy for the Cuban revolutionaries.