Which of the following was not one of the causes of the Spanish-American War?

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President McKinley was actually hesitant to go to war and pursued diplomatic means to resolve the conflict, but ultimately declared war after pressure from congress and the American public. The sinking of the USS Maine, the declaration of an independent Cuban government, and the growing power of the press all played significant roles in escalating tensions between Spain and the United States.

Which of the Following Was Not One of the Causes