Question

ASAP* Why was the Spanish American War not justified?

Answer 1

Answer:

The United States was not justified in going to war against Spain, not only because American diplomats were already negotiating with Spain before the war in order to achieve a peaceful settlement, but furthermore, the reasons the United States had for going to war were illegitimate the dubious Monroe doctrine pushed the United States to regard all European presence in the Western Hemisphere as illegitimate; Spain’s mistreatment of the Cuban population was an insufficient reason for war.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The Spanish American War was not justified because the United States were negotiating peacefully with Spain before the War. The reasons the United States had for going to war were also unlawful.