Chapter 22
Chapter 22
Chapter 22
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XII.McKinley’s Ultimatum and War<br />
Decision (1898)<br />
• McKinley support empire<br />
• Order Maine to Havana to show US interest in<br />
end to war<br />
• Explosion (Feb., 1898) increase pressure on<br />
McKinley to intervene further against Spain<br />
• McKinley send ultimatum<br />
• Despite concessions, choose war to oust Spain<br />
• Motives: humanitarian, secure US<br />
property/trade, opportunity for US<br />
expansion/empire<br />
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