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The United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The explosion that sank the USS Maine was blamed on Spain.

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What event prompted the US declare war on Spain in 1898?

The United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The explosion that sank the USS Maine was blamed on Spain.


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An economic reason for the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898 included protecting US interests in Cuba.


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Who did Spain battle in 1898?

Spain and the United States, April to August 1898, as a result of the American intervention in the Cuban War if Independence


What led to cuba gaining its independents in 1902?

The U.S. and Spain went to war in 1898.


Who did Cuba gain its independence from?

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What happened as a result of the destruction of the USS Maine to be the?

The destruction of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in February 1898 was a pivotal event that escalated tensions between the United States and Spain, ultimately leading to the Spanish-American War. The explosion was blamed on Spanish sabotage, though investigations later suggested it was likely an accident. This incident galvanized public opinion in the U.S., fueled by sensationalist journalism, and prompted calls for intervention in Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain. As a result, the U.S. declared war on Spain in April 1898, marking a significant shift in American foreign policy and leading to the U.S. emergence as a global power.


When did America go to war with Spain?

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What country had possession of cuba in 1898?

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