Spanish-American War, Jose Marti, humanitarian efforts, T. Roosevelt. Late 1890's.
Commits atrocities against Cuba, and is a Spanish soldier. He is an example of what helps sway public opinion in America towards Cubans. It prods the sense that something needs to be done in Cuba, and gives T. Roosevelt another reason to start a war (remember that Roosevelt is part of a small group of people who believe war keeps people in line). Humanitarians want to go into Cuba to "free the people", and they are encouraged by the yellow press.
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