THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
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Question
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What is one reason why the United States got involved in the Spanish-American War?
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United States had business interests with Cuba
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United States had business interests with Spain
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Cuba attacked the United States
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The United States sunk one of Spain’s ships
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The United States went to war with Spain in 1898 for three different reasons: social, economic, and political. These causes were stimulated by commercialism and nationalism.
Detailed explanation-3: -US involved in the war because US had the economic interest in Cuba. Americans invested millions of dollar in Cuba plantations, and the attack of Spain that destroys the American ship called Maine was a reason. US also wanted Europeans to get out of Americas continent.
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