Question

Which of the following sparked the beginning of the Spanish-American War? (1 point) Responses the Cuba Libre movement the Cuba Libre movement the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine the Spanish relocation of Cuban rebels the Spanish relocation of Cuban rebels the Rough Riders' charge up San Juan Hill"

Answer 1

The event that sparked the beginning of the Spanish-American War was the **sinking of the U.S.S. Maine**. This incident, which occurred on February 15, 1898, heightened tensions between the United States and Spain and contributed to the U.S. decision to go to war.