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A letter that mocked Mckinley and the US was released to Cuban rebels and then published in local newspapers. This angered McKInley and sparked the desire for war.
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A cargo ship sent to Cuba for American interest protection exploded and the cause was never determined. However, it was believed as an act of aggression towards the US by Spain.
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The US was now fully convinced to take action against Spain.
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Commodore George Dewey was set out to lure Spanish ships and resources away from Cuba.. Roosevelt wanted to inflict a quick decisive field. They ended up capturing Manilla soon after.
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Commander Shafter led his men in this battle to further push back Cuban insurgents. It was a hard battle won due to the disadvantageous environment.
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/This treaty gained the Philipines,Guam and Puerto Rico as territory for the US . It al so made Cuba a protectorate nation with no ability to govern itself.
