Declaration of War (1898)

Declaration of War (1898)
William McKinley
The long trial has proved that the object for which Spain has waged the war cannot be attained. The fire of insurrection may flame or may smolder with varying seasons, but it has not been, and it is plain that it cannot be, extinguished by present methods. The only hope of relief and repose from a condition which can no longer be endured is the enforced pacification of Cuba. In the name of humanity, in the name of civilization, in behalf of endangered American interests which give us the right and the duty to speak and to act, the war in Cuba must stop.
In view of these facts and of these considerations, I ask the Congress to authorize and empower the President to take measures to secure a full and final termination of hostilities between the government of Spain and the people of Cuba, and to secure in the island the establishment of a stable government, capable of maintaining order and observing its international obligations, insuring peace and tranquility and the security of its citizens as well as our own, and to use the military and naval forces of the United States as may be necessary for these purposes.
-What was the most significant concern of Americans who opposed war with Spain?

A) The conflicts in Cuba were internal matters that did not concern the United States.
B) Yellow journalism was becoming rampant and too influential on government policy.
C) War would impose too great of an economic burden on the United States to justify intervention.
D) The United States would be acting in an imperialistic manner.