Responses
A Spain had attacked American forces in Hawaii.Spain had attacked American forces in Hawaii.
B American slaves were receiving weapons from Spain.American slaves were receiving weapons from Spain.
C War was needed to make the region safe for American business and commerce.War was needed to make the region safe for American business and commerce.
D Spain had violated post-World War I treaties by building up their navy and army.Spain had violated post-World War I treaties by building up their navy and army.
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The correct response is:
C War was needed to make the region safe for American business and commerce.
In the context of the Spanish-American War, one of the motivations for President McKinley and other proponents of the war was the desire to protect American interests in Cuba and to assert U.S. influence in the Caribbean and Pacific regions.
