Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898?

A) it was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels.

B) it was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban revolution.

C) it was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban revolution.

D) it was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops.

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Talia Downs

25 February, 01:02

Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898?

A) it was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels.

B) it was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban revolution.

C) it was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban revolution.

D) it was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops.

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Lamar · Answer 1

Telegram sent by Captain James Forsythe, commanding, Naval Station Key West, forwarding word from Charles Sigsbee, Captain, USS Maine of the sinking of his ship. In January 1898, Maine was sent from Key West, Florida, to Havana, Cuba, to protect U. S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence. so the answer is B