The U.S. feared of having a Spanish colony so close to the United States.
Yellow Journalism
Cuba is not far from Florida. America did not like the idea of having a strong and intimidating country living nearby. Also, Spain at one point took over Cuba, thinking of how close it is to Florida isn't such a good idea for America.
Yellow Journalism affected public support for US Military action in Cuba by convincing many Americans that the US military should support the Cuban rebels .
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Yellow Journalism affected public support for US military action in Cuba by convincing many Americans that the US military should support the Cuban rebels .
Americans had large investments in Cuba. They didn't want to lose all of their money, so they helped the Cubans out.
The main reason for the Spanish-American War and American support of Cuban rebels who wanted independence from Cuba was that Americans wanted to protect their business interest in this country. Similarly, public opinion and the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor also were other factors.
The current conflict in Cuba is politically instigated. There are rebels that are associated to Fidel Castro who have destabilized the country.
Congress issued a resolution on April 20 declaring Cuba independent and demanding that Spain leave the island within three days....My answer would be because,Cuban rebels wanted independence from Spain
1. American Support of Cuban Rebels to gain independencs from Spain. 2. Rising Tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S Maine. 3. Protection of American buisness interests in Cuba. 4. Yellow Journalism.
One long term cause of the Spanish American War was to protect American business interests in Cuba. Another cause was America's support for Cuba's independence.
Jose Marti encourages Cuban rebels to destroy sugar mills and plantations to provoke the United States.