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What started the spanish american war-?

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the ship, Maine, exploded and the Spaniards were blamed

-The U.S. wanted to protect American business interests

-The U.S.S Maine exploded

-Exaggerated news reports were printed (Yellow Journalism)

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The Spanish American war was started due to the attack of the USS Maine.

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