Why U.S. got involved?

m. Cuba and other Spanish countries were fighting for their independence but were struggling. U.S. agreed to come in and help fight off Spain in exchange if they win Cuba and other countries they have helped will become a decormacy government. U.S. proclaimed war against Spain on April 21, 1898. The Latin American region is the largest foreign supplier of oil to the United States and a strong partner in the development of alternative fuels. It is the United States’ fastest-growing trading partner, as well as its biggest supplier of illegal drugs. Latin America is also the largest source of U.S. immigrants, both documented and not. At the same time Latin America has made substantial progress, it also faces ongoing challenges. Democracy has spread, economies have opened, and populations have grown more mobile. By focusing on areas of mutual concern, the United States and Latin American countries can develop a partnership that supports regional initiatives and the countries’ own progress. Such a partnership would also promote U.S. objectives of fostering stability, prosperity, and democracy throughout the hemisphere.