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What country did Cuba call on for help gaining freedom?
Spain
Who organized the rough riders to help Cuba win independence from Spain?
it was Theodore Roosevelt
How did Spain respond when president McKinley signed the congressional resolution that called for Cuba's independence?
Spain declared war soon after the president received authorization to send troops to Cuba to help in their struggle for independence.
What advantages would Spain have in maintaing control of cuba?
Maintaining control of Cuba would provide Spain with significant economic advantages, including access to rich agricultural resources like sugar and tobacco, which were vital to Spain's economy. Additionally, Cuba's strategic location in the Caribbean would enhance Spain's naval presence and trade routes, bolstering its influence in the region. Politically, controlling Cuba would allow Spain to assert its power and counter growing American interests in the area. Finally, retaining Cuba could also help Spain maintain its colonial legacy and national pride during a time of global imperial competition.
Why did US support Cuba against Spain?
Americnas wanted to help but the pres didnt let them but when Spain sank Maine by a bomb the Americans were seeking for revenge so they werent really supporting
Who were William Randolph Hurst amd Joseph Pulitzer and how did they help the War with Spain?
They were the media moguls of the 1900's. They kept the pot boiling on the subject of Independence for Spain, It was an informed public that had demanded US support for Cuba.
What is the war fought to set Cuba free from Spain?
The Spanish-American War. While the Spanish- American War was instrumental in attaining independence from Spain the movement actually started following the American Civil War. Cuba declared independence on October10, 1868, followed by the Ten Year War. It was with the help of Teddy Roosevelt that Cuba became a Republic on May 20,1902.
How did the American business people help cause the outbreak of the spanish American Cuban war?
American business owners wanted knew markets that were found in Cuba. In order to get these markets, they would have to take over Cuba, currently owned by Spain.
Where and why did the US intervene in Cuba?
In Cuba the US blocked ships coming in from the Soviet union (because they were suspected to contain atomic bombs and other weaponary) and the initiated the Bay of Pigs, were top American undercover soliders tried to get into Cuba and destroy the bomb factories and help the people overthrow Fidel Castro and restore capitalism.
How did spanish-american war occur?
A wave of American support for Cuban independence from Spain caused tension between Spain and the US. American newspapers whipped up public opinion. An American warship on a peaceful visit to Havana exploded mysteriously. Without any substantial evidence, the American people and government blamed Spain. (The ship may have suffered a boiler explosion, its own powder might have detonated, or it may have hit a mine, but public opinion said it was a Spanish attack.) The United States used this as a reason to invade Cuba and drive Spain out of its remaining colonies in the Americas and Philippines. Although Spain had held these territories firmly for hundreds of years, they were taken away very quickly by the American forces. After the war, Cuba was briefly an American possession but there was never an intention to keep it. Cuba was made independent; however, the United States reversed an earlier commitment and created a plan to continue to exercise some control over Cuba after independence. Cuba would not be allowed to make international treaties and pacts, and would not be allowed to borrow money. The unfairness of the reversal of policy (in continuing to limit Cuba's sovereignty) would go on to cause increasing tension between Cuba and the US, right up until the time of the Cuban Revolution in the late 1950s. Cuba's sister Puerto Rico (they were called the two wings of a butterfly) remained in American hands. The Philippines and Guam also remained American territory, with Philippines becoming independent after WW2.
Why isn't the USA on good terms with cuba?
The US and Cuba aren't on the greatest terms because of their history. Cuba used to be under Spanish rule, but they wanted to be independent, so there were tensions between Cuba and Spain. The US and Spain have had tensions as well, so the US sought it fit to help Cuba. This started the Spanish-American War, whose sole purpose was for Cuban independence. Once the Americans won, Spain relinquished sovereignty over Cuba and also transferred the territories of Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico over to the US. Cuba was kept for a few years under American power, but was then released. However, the US still retained the rights to intervene in Cuban affairs. They also leased land from the country (and currently still do): Guantánamo Bay. But, the US still remained in Cuba. Decades went by before a revolt and actual independence. During the Cuban revolt, there were sanctions against the country by the US and several others. To this day, there are still some sanctions against Cuba. So the US and Cuba aren't on good terms because of their past, as some grudges are still held.
Why the united state intervened in Puerto Rico?
The US went to war with Spain to help the Cubans with independence. When the US won, they acquired the Spanish territories of Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. Although not ceded by Spain, they also occupied Cuba.
