Question

After a navel board of inquiry determined that a mine had determined that a mine had detonated under the hull the press immediately placed all blame on _____ for the sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Maine

Answer 1

The answer to your question is THE SPANISH

Answer 2

After a naval board of inquiry determined that a mine had detonated under the hull, the press immediately placed all blame on "Spain" for the sinking of the battleship, U.S.S. Maine, since this is what prompted the Spanish-American War.