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The USS Maine was sunk in the Harbour of Havana, Cuba, during a revolt of the cubans against Spain. Public opinion in the USA was that Spain was to blame. Starting as a diplomatic issue between Spain and USA, rapid escalation resulted in war between the two countries.
The best and correct option is D
<span> to avoid potential conflict caused by Mexico
the USA knew the likelihood of war was in the air as Texas was a territory of the republic of Mexico. however, and in addition, there were elements within Texas itself who were opposed to the take over of the states and therefore tensions remained high.
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