President Theodore Roosevelt thought that the sinking of Maine was done by the Spanish fleet in 1898 February 15th.
He thought that if US doesnt fight back, they are no better than cowards.
He then ordered George Dewey to attack the Spanish.
But later realizing the Maine was sunk by a mine.
Basically this war is a revenge done by the Americans for their pride and the battleship Maine
Answer:
One way the could is by forcing trade deals with other weaker countries.
These trade deals where sometimes about having access to a countries resources or just about having access to an important ones like oil.
These deals where unfair to the nation they are getting forced on.
Example - The USA forcing Japan to trade with the west by showing up to Japan's shores with ships.
Answer:B and C
Explanation: A: Slavery was abolished after the Civil War. D is untrue.