Which was not a reason that the United States declared war against Spain in 1898?

a. American newspaper publishers pushed public opinion in favor of war.

b. Spanish authorities mistreated the people of Cuba.

c. José Martí led Spanish troops in an attack on Ybor City, Florida.

d. The U. S. S. Maine blew up in Havana harbor.

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Akira Pitts

7 April, 17:24

Which was not a reason that the United States declared war against Spain in 1898?

a. American newspaper publishers pushed public opinion in favor of war.

b. Spanish authorities mistreated the people of Cuba.

c. José Martí led Spanish troops in an attack on Ybor City, Florida.

d. The U. S. S. Maine blew up in Havana harbor.

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Dania Boyd · Answer 1

"c. José Martí led Spanish troops in an attack on Ybor City, Florida" was not a reason that the United States declared war against Spain in 1898, since there was never a encroachment on the continental United States.