Questions: Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Following the 1896 election, what steps did President William McKinley take regarding Cuba? He called on American sugar interests to withdraw from Cuba. He applied diplomatic pressure on Spain to quit Cuba. He asked Congress to declare war on Spain. He secretly planned for war with Spain.

The correct answers are:

• He applied diplomatic pressure on Spain to quit Cuba.
• He asked Congress to declare war on Spain.
• He secretly planned for war with Spain.

Explanation for each option:

1. He called on American sugar interests to withdraw from Cuba.

   • This option is incorrect. There is no historical evidence that President McKinley specifically called on American sugar interests to withdraw from Cuba. The focus of his administration was more on the political and military aspects of the Cuban situation rather than economic interests.

2. He applied diplomatic pressure on Spain to quit Cuba.

   • This option is correct. President McKinley did apply diplomatic pressure on Spain to resolve the Cuban crisis. He sought a peaceful resolution and urged Spain to grant Cuba autonomy, but these efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.

3. He asked Congress to declare war on Spain.

   • This option is correct. After the sinking of the USS Maine and the failure of diplomatic efforts, McKinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain in April 1898, leading to the Spanish-American War.

4. He secretly planned for war with Spain.

   • This option is correct. While McKinley initially pursued diplomatic solutions, he also prepared for the possibility of war. The U.S. military began making preparations for conflict with Spain even before the formal declaration of war.

In summary, President McKinley took multiple steps regarding Cuba, including applying diplomatic pressure on Spain, asking Congress to declare war, and secretly planning for war.