Answers MFISD US HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877 A 22-23 CR Cumulative Exam — Cumulative examQuestion 3

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Question 3 • **MFISD US HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877 A 22-23 CR

Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898?

Answer

A

It was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels.

B

It was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban Revolution.

C

It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.

D

It was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops.

Explanation

The USS Maine was sent to Havana in 1898 during Cuba’s struggle against Spanish rule, officially to protect American citizens and U.S. interests amid the unrest. It was not sent to aid the Cuban rebels or to deliver supplies to either side. The correct choice is “It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.”

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