McKinley's War Message
McKinleys War Message was all started because of the way the Spanish were treating the Cubans. The war and struggle was going on there and America decided it was time to intervene and help the Cubans. The Americans were so intrigued in declaring war on spain that they did not even listen to the Spanish who were starting to settle the dispute. This is where his message came in. Before Congress was able to declare war, McKinley gives a speech. He starts off with three reasons why America should be involved including problems with immigrants. Then he talks about the role America could take in it by either becoming neutral or helpful to both sides or choosing an ally. He says we should go in as a neutral party because these problems are affecting the whole world because of trade and neighboring countries interfering. There is also the reason of the shipping of the USS Maine. This speech was finished with him allowing Congress to declare war if necessary but he says that Spain would most likely come to an agreement with the U.S. Congress ignored this and war was declared 5 days later.
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