(A) to end Spain’s domination of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
(B) ** to establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere
(C) to help Mexico gain its independence from Spain
(D) to prevent the spread of communist beliefs
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Concept note-1: -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-2: -President McKinley found it impossible to resist the mounting public and political pressure for war against Spain. In requesting a declaration of war from the Senate on April 11, 1898, he listed several concerns but stressed the nation’s humanitarian sympathy for the Cuban independence movement.
Concept note-3: -The Spanish American War was caused by many occasions. America strongly supported Cuba and disputed Spain’s actions. The main causes of The Spanish American war was the yellow journalism, the blowing up of “The maine”, and the de lome letter.
Concept note-4: -President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain on April 20, 1898.
Concept note-5: -How did President William McKinley justify American intervention in the Cuban war against Spain in 1898? a. He argued that this would produce enormous profits for American businesses.