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How did the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine affect U.S. involvement in Cuba

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Answer:

The USS Maine actually exploded when an internal mine detonated.

Step-by-step explanation:

American newspapers claimed that the ex[plosion was caused by Spanish soldiers in Cuba, thus igniting a large anti-Spain movement which led directly to the war with Spain.

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