What role did florida play in the spanish american war

Florida was 90 miles from island of Cuba and was home to the largest number of Cuban immigrants. Florida's Cuban-Americans raised funds and funds to support war, and U.S. troops gathered across Florida in port cities.

Explanation:

In 1898, as the Spanish and American War started, national exposure focused on Florida. Florida was 90 miles from island of Cuba and was home to the largest number of Cuban immigrants. Florida's Cuban-Americans raised funds and funds to support war, and U.S. troops gathered across Florida in port cities.

Tampa's port city operated as the main staging point for Cuba's war-bound U.S. troops.