... for war. He felt that it was definitely in our economic interest to war with Spain because we had spent a lot of money aiding the Cubans against the Spanish, as well as it would help our trading of commodities such as sugar. During this time in the world, many of the larger and more powerful countries were practicing Imperialism. America was no ... defending our rights." Though in this statement he is clearly looking out for the self-interest of his country, he was also referring to his desire to protect the free seas and free trade that the German U-boats threatened. This was important...

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