What did the United States blame Spain for in 1898, starting the Spanish-American War?

Question

attempting to assassinate the U.S. president

stealing food and weaponry from a U.S. military base

blowing up the USS Maine at Havana Har

Answer 1

In 1898, the United States blamed Spain for blowing up the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. This event was a significant catalyst for the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, as it galvanized public opinion in the U.S. against Spain and was used as a rallying point for intervention in Cuba.