Why did President McKinley ask for a declaration of war against Spain?
A) He was weak, indecisive, and forced into war.
B) The conflicting national interests of Spain and the United States left few alternatives.
C) He hoped that a war would bring him political power and imperial gains.
D) Spain was unwilling to accede to any of the demands of the United States.
E) The Cuban people appealed to him directly.
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