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.
He increased the taxes so your answer is A
Explanation:
Paine suggests that perhaps the revolutionaries must quit attacking for their independence even though it is frustrating, according to the same quote. should know how difficult it is to fight for democracy.
