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Which of the following was an economic reason for the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?

A.
to acquire pineapple and sugarcane resources in Hawaii
B.
to force Spain to pay $20 million to the United States
C.
to protect United States business interests in Cuba
D.
to gain access to Caribbean trade through Puerto Rico

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Answer: The answer is C

User Booberry
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In the late 19th century, many US businesses had interests in Cuba, and part of the impetus for the Spanish-American War was to prevent its colonial government from adversely regulating trade with the US.

So C. to protect United States business interests in Cuba

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