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Was The United States Justified In Encouraging War With Spain
The United States desired to dominion all of the Americas and endeavor at all costs. Cuba being in the Americas and under Spain’s ruling, the United States would try to find little things to accuse Spain so that they believe they have the right to declare war. The United States was not justified in claiming war with Spain due to unfair and erroneous accusations.
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