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It was a "show of power" or demonstration force, but also to protect American interests in Cuba and to be in position to evacuate US Citizens.
President McKinley did finally send the US marine to Havana to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence.
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∙ 7y agoIt was a "show of power" or demonstration force, but also to protect American interests in Cuba and to be in position to evacuate US Citizens.
President McKinley did finally send the US marine to Havana to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence.
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Which battleship did President William McKinley send to protect American people and property in Havana?
USS Maine.
How did the Monroe doctrine impact president William McKinley's decision to stay neutral or join the war?
Spain ruled Cuba but the Cubans revolted. There was a lot of US sentiment in favor of the Cuban rebels. It was something of a stretch to apply the Monroe Doctrine to Spain's efforts to maintain control of Cuba, but the US did send the battleship Maine down to Cuba with no clear purpose.
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"Maine blown up in Havana harbor at nine-forty tonight and destroyed. Many wounded and doubtless more killed or drowned. Wounded and others on board Spanish Man-of-War and Ward Line steamer. Send Light House tenders from Key West for crew and the few pieces of equipment above water. No one has clothing other than that upon him. Public opinion should be suspended until further report…"
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Why did president McKinley send the USS Maine to Havana Cuba?
President McKinley sent the U.S.S Maine to Cuba to evacuate Americans.
Which battleship did President William McKinley send to protect American people and property in Havana?
USS Maine.
Why did president McKinley send out the you.s.s Maine to cuba?
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How was William McKinley involved in the spanish ameriacn war?
The impetus for the war was the revolt of Cuba against Spanish rule. Many Americans including Democratic leadership in Congress sympathized with the Cuban independence movement and wanted the US to intervene. President McKinley was against war with Spain but after the Battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, McKinley yielded to popular opinion and agreed to send American troops into Cuba. This action caused Spain to declare war and the US reciprocated. McKinley served as US president during the short war.
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.
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Spain ruled Cuba but the Cubans revolted. There was a lot of US sentiment in favor of the Cuban rebels. It was something of a stretch to apply the Monroe Doctrine to Spain's efforts to maintain control of Cuba, but the US did send the battleship Maine down to Cuba with no clear purpose.
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