Question

After a naval board of inquiry 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 would be 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.