Which of the following was a primary cause of the Spanish-American War?
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Correct answer: The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
The explosion of the USS Maine was blamed on Spain by the American yellow press, creating an outcry for war. While the actual cause remains debated, it served as the immediate catalyst for U.S. intervention in Cuba.
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