Definition:
Manifesto is a public declaration usually written to describe political principles, policies and/or intentions
When:
The event took place1852-1854
The actual document was written in 1854
What:
A document written in 1854 that was used to try and rationate the purchase of Cuba. If Cuba refused, we as the U.S., would declare war upon them.
Who :
Pierre Soule' (Minister of Spain)
James Buchanan (Minister of Britain)
John Y. Mason (Minster to France)
Where:
Signed in Ostend, Belgium
Additional Information
U.S. embraced this opportunity to buy Cuba. The U.S. saw this as a chance to extend slavery.
After annexation of California no slave territory was gained; South wanted permanent slave states and increase representation in congress.
- This event helped lead to the Civil War
- After the Civil War(1868) Cubans declared Independence and wanted to be helped by the U.S.
- Which led to to Spanish American War
- April 25,1898 U.S. declared war on Spain; ended Dec. 10, 1898 with Treaty of paris
- Spain lost control over empire
Focus Questions
1. After the proposed liberation in Cuba, why did the U.S. still try to achieve annexation?
2. Who were the three men that helped make the Ostend Manifesto happen?
Ostend Mainfesto
Us wanted to buy Cuba from Spain and if Us could not get it by buying they would declare war