Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba in 1898?
• It was intended to provide military support for Cuban rebels.
It was sent to bring diplomats to Cuba to end the Cuban Revolution.
0 It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.
It was bringing medical supplies and food to both Cuban and Spanish troops

Answer :

Answer:

The right answer is that the Maine was sent to Cuba in 1898 to protect the lifes and the properties and interests of American citizens during a Cuban rebellion against Spain that had started in January.

Explanation:

The battleship was anchored in the Havanna harbor. A mysterious explosion occured, sinking the ship on February 14. It killed 260 people out of a 400- member crew. Failed diplomatic efforts to elicit an explanation from Spain and rejection of Spanish brutality against Cubans by the American public led to a declaration of war.

Answer:

C: It was intended to protect American citizens who were in danger in the Cuban Revolution.

Explanation:

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From Key West Florida to Cuba, the USS Maine was sent to protect American Citizens. This is true.

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