Spanish American War Humanitarian Concerns. The immediate cause of the Spanish-American War was Cubas struggle for independence from Spain. Battleship Maine in Havanas harbour on February 15 1898 led to a declaration of war against Spain two months later.
Cuba is suffering under harsh Spanish rule and the United States is morally obligated to help Cuba shake off its oppressor. This humanitarian intervention entailed few risks to the United States. There was widespread US.
There had been war scares before as in the Virginius Affair in 1873.
Sympathy for Cubans as near neighbors fighting to gain their independence. Backed these revolts upon entering the SpanishAmerican War. Cuban rebels were fighting for independence. Briefly explain one argument that supports the view that the Spanish-American war was caused by humanitarian concerns.