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Expansion, Reform, and Imperialism — Test

Question 20 • US History

Which event caused the United States to enter into a war with Spain?

Answer
A
Cuba declared its independence.
B
Hawaiian planters wanted to overthrow the queen.
C
The Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana.
D
The United States signed a treaty for control over the Panama Canal.

Explanation

The explosion and sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 fueled public calls for war and helped lead the United States into the Spanish-American War. The correct choice is “The Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana.”

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