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Which of these events triggered the Spanish-American War?
A. exposure of a Spaniard's letter about President McKinley

B.the explosion of the American battleship the Maine

C. the harsh treatment of Cubans by General Weyler

D. capturing of the San Juan hill by the Rough Riders

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D capturing of the San Juan hill by the rough riders

Answer:

Option: B. the explosion of the American battleship the Maine.

Explanation:

It was on 15 February 1898, the sinking of the US Maine in the Havana Harbor led to the war between Spain and America. The Cuban Revolutionaries were fighting to gain freedom from Spain and America supported and send US Maine ship to protect American citizen who was staying in Cuba, when the ship was exploded by the Spain the war started and led to the first overseas expansion for the American.

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