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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.

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The independence movement in Cuba did not succeed in quickly defeating the Spanish army. The prolonged conflict especially harmed US firms importing sugar from Cuba. These firms strongly lobbied in Washington and finally succeeded in making president McKinley decide to take an interest and finally declare war on Spain.

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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.

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