Why was the United States willing to fight in the Spanish-American War? Check all that apply.to protect economic interests in Cubato help Cuba gain independence to encourage other nations to accept Spanish ruleto avenge the sinking of the Maineto support plantation owners in Spain

The United States had economic interests in Cuba and supported Cuban efforts to gain independence from Spain. The sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor also fueled public demands for war, even though responsibility for the explosion was uncertain. The United States was not trying to encourage acceptance of Spanish rule or support plantation owners in Spain.

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