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United States involvement in Cuban independence included all of the following except:

U.S. efforts to annex Cuba
the slandering of McKinley
anti-Spanish propaganda
the explosion of the Maine

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Answer: the slandering of McKinley.

Explanation: U.S. involvement included anti‑Spanish yellow‑press propaganda, the explosion of the USS Maine (which precipitated war), and strong annexationist sentiment (despite the Teller Amendment formally denying intent to annex). American papers and politicians were attacking Spain, not primarily slandering President McKinley.