In General Wheelers own words, "this terrible catastrophe [sinking of the Maine] though not the cause of the outbreak of hostilities, certainly hastened the action of Congress in its declaration of war against Spain." According to Wheeler the Spains actions in Cuba were already leading to war between Spain and the US. The sinking of the Maine was the final straw that decided the congress to vote for war. But war would have come without the sinking of the Maine.
Multiple choice or essay? how many words?
Germany and Ireland were the two countries that sent the most immigrants to America between 1860 and 1900. The immigration was voluntary, not forced by their own governments.
The correct answer is definitely D, when Japan attacked Pear Harbor.
