Why did the US go to war against Spain?

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Nicole Bender

Social Studies

23 March, 08:07

Why did the US go to war against Spain?

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Garrett · Answer 1

The reasons for war were many, but there were two immediate ones: America's support the ongoing struggle by Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule, and the mysterious explosion of the battleship U. S. S. Maine in Havana Harbor.

Carroll · Answer 2

Answer: the reasons where

1. America's supported the then on going struggle by Cubans and Filipinos, and this was against the Spanish rule

2. There was a mysterious explosion of the battleship U. S. S. Maine in Havana Harbor.

Explanation: The explosion of US Maine made US to reterliate by involving in the Cuban Independence Revolts.