Question

20. Place an X in front of the ONE statement that best describes the causes of the Spanish American war:

___ The US agreed with the Cuban rebels that Spain should leave, and supported their efforts.
___ Business interests and the use of Cuban harbors was important to US trade and military might.
___ Spain was invading Puerto Rico so Admiral Dewey allowed an attack on the bases nearest the harbor.

Answer 1

___ Business interests and the use of Cuban harbors was important to US trade and military might.