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Cuba was a Spanish Colony. When Spain lost the Spanish-American War, they lost Cuba.
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.
Spain violated United States territory in Cuba
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The Ostend Manifesto was a document written in 1854 to suggest the annexation of Cuba from Spain. It was thought that annexing Cuba would greatly enhance America's agricultural output by moving thousands of slaves to the island.
On April 19, 1898 the United States Congress passed a joint resolution that amounted to a declaration of war against Spain. This resolution: 1) proclaimed Cuba to be free 2) demanded that Spain withdraw from Cuba 3) directed the President to use armed force to insure these demands 4) disclaimed any intention by the United States to annex Cuba