The event that helped lead to the Spanish-American War was the explosion of a US ship near Cuba, specifically the USS Maine. The ship exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, which fueled American outrage and sentiment against Spain, ultimately contributing to the declaration of war.
What event helped lead to the Spanish-American War?
the explosion of a US ship near Cuba
the sinking of a Cuban ship near Cuba
the bombing of a Cuban ship near Cuba by Spain
the destruction of a Spanish ship near Cuba by the US
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