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What was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?
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Territorial disputes over Cuba
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- Territorial disputes over Cuba
- The sinking of the USS Maine
- Economic competition
- Religious conflict
Explanation & Context
While there were underlying tensions regarding Cuba's independence, the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, blamed on Spain, served as the immediate catalyst for the United States to declare war.
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