Which is NOT a reasons for the Spanish American War?

Question

Americans were angered by Spain's attempt to get Mexico to attack the U.S.

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the explosion of the USS Maine

American businesses in Cuba were threatened.

to help Cubans gain independence

Answer 1

The statement that is NOT a reason for the Spanish-American War is:

Americans were angered by Spain's attempt to get Mexico to attack the U.S.

This is not a widely recognized reason for the war, whereas the other options played significant roles in escalating tensions between the United States and Spain.