Causes of the Spanish American War

There were some causes of the Spanish - American War. One cause was the style of a newspaper reporting during the 1890's that was started by the fight between two New York City newspaper and helped Inflame public support for war with Spain. Another cause for the war was the USS Maine. The USS Maine was a battleship sunk in Havana Harbor in 1898. That helped public support with Spain.

Continued Causes of the Spanish American War

Another cause of the war was the De Lmoe Letter. The De Lome Letter was a letter that was written by Enrique Dupuy. The letter criticized President Mckinley by calling him weak and concerned with only with gaining favor of the crowd