How did William McKinley's response to the 1897 rebellion in Cuba differ from that of his predecessor,Grover Cleveland?
A) McKinley considered the Caribbean less important to U.S.interests than Cleveland had.
B) McKinley took a tougher stance against the Spanish than Cleveland had taken.
C) Whereas Cleveland had been shocked by stories of Spanish atrocities,McKinley was not.
D) McKinley was not held back by the pacifist views that had determined Cleveland's approach.

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McKinley took a tougher stance against the Spanish than Cleveland had taken. While Cleveland had tried to maintain a policy of neutrality, McKinley eventually decided to intervene militarily in the conflict.

How Did William McKinley's Response to the 1897 Rebellion in Cuba