LAD #22: McKinley's War Message

In April 1895 and on, disputes were continually taking place between the Spanish and Cubans, as Cuba wished to gain independence from Spain's rule. Soon after, in part due to the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, the United States supporting the Cuban cause. McKinley stated the United States was extremely affected by the war from both its gruesomeness as well as its negative effect on the economy and trade relations. McKinley continued although the war had been ongoing for three years, that was no clear outcome emerging leading him to say that the United States needed tobecome neutral or act as a military ally to one of the countries in order to see results in this conflict. McKinley that it was most important for the fighting and bloodshed to cease as quickly as possible which is a major reason for the intervention from the United States.He also statet that a major reason for intervention was to protect the citizens of Cuba as well as our own economy, government and even freedom.