USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

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What was one reason why the United States Congress declared war on Spain in 1898?

(A) to spread slavery to Cuba

(B) to conquer the Philippines

(C) ** to demonstrate American power

(D) to bring democracy to Spain

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.