Question

Who was to blame for the sinking of the battleship maine?

Answer 1

While the perpetrator still remains unknown, the US blamed Spain for the explosion, as relations between the two countries were strained over how Spain was mistreating it's colonies in Cuba. This led to the Spanish-American War, which was a US victory that led to the takeover of the Philippines and Cuba from Spain.

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Answer 2

The US blames Spain but no one is sure