Because the Maine was supposedly carrying supplies to the Cubans.
Although there is some truth to all of these options (except C), the most important cause of British failure in the south was "B. <span>the superior ability of Patriot generals"</span>
Well manifest destiny is just people moving west. The way I remember is my teacher told me man fest in the west so idk if any of that helps but yeah. They moved west for more land, money, and more freedom also for religion I think.
