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Americnas wanted to help but the pres didnt let them but when Spain sank Maine by a bomb the Americans were seeking for revenge so they werent really supporting

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This war had the US and Cuba fighting against the Country of Spain?

The Spanish American War.


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Was the US fighting against Spain for possession of Cuba?

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Where was US and Spain war fought?

Cuba


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Who did Cuba gain its independence from?

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Why did the US get involved with the Spanish American War?

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Which Territory did the US not receive as a result of the Spanish-American war?

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