There were several reasons for the Spanish-American War. One reason the United States went to war was to support the Cubans fighting for independence from Spain. What was another reason?

A. to prevent invasion of Cuba by Mexico

B. to protect American business interests

C. to end Spanish expansion in the Caribbean

D. to stop the spread of communism

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Yasmine Estes

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27 March, 05:14

There were several reasons for the Spanish-American War. One reason the United States went to war was to support the Cubans fighting for independence from Spain. What was another reason?

A. to prevent invasion of Cuba by Mexico

B. to protect American business interests

C. to end Spanish expansion in the Caribbean

D. to stop the spread of communism

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Rodolfo Rocha · Answer 1

B. to protect American business interests

Explanation:

Many American companies had business interests in Cuba and most of Cuba's trade was with the U. S; i. e. sugar plantations