LAD/Blog #23: McKinley's War Message

Summary: McKinley's War Message was written in response to the Cuban revolution against Spain, a conflict that McKinley desperately wanted to end. In his letter to Congress, he addresses his opinion towards this battle which has been occurring for over half a century and required the US to continuously enforce neutrality laws, angering Americans. The war had many negative impacts on the US economy, such as hindering trade. McKinley thinks that he would side with Cuba, to preserve neutrality.

Washington also wanted neutrality, as it is what benefited the interests of America the best.