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Which of these events triggered the Spanish-American War?

A-exposure of a Spaniard's letter about President McKinley
B -the explosion of the American battleship the Maine
C-the harsh treatment of Cubans by General Weyler
D-capturing of the San Juan hill by the Rough Riders

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B -the explosion of the American battleship the Maine

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There were actually several events that triggered the 10 week Spanish-American war. The two events that occurred right before the war broke out was a letter about President McKinley from a Spaniard and the explosion of the American ship "The Maine."
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