Why did the United States declare war against Spain in 1898?
Select all correct answers.
Responses
The U.S.S. Maine blew up in Havana harbor.
The U.S.S. Maine blew up in Havana harbor.
American newspaper publishers pushed public opinion in favor of war.
American newspaper publishers pushed public opinion in favor of war.
Spanish authorities mistreated the people of Cuba.
Spanish authorities mistreated the people of Cuba.
José Martí led Spanish troops in an attack on Ybor City, Florida.
The correct answers are:
- The U.S.S. Maine blew up in Havana harbor.
- American newspaper publishers pushed public opinion in favor of war.
- Spanish authorities mistreated the people of Cuba.