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The conclusion that the USS Maine was attacked and blown up by Spain in 1898 was later proved to be

A.fact.
B.the fault of France.
C.yellow journalism.
D.incorrect.

User Maggs
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Good Morning!

D.incorrect.

The idea that the Spaniards would have blown up the USS Maine was proven wrong. What motivated its sinking was a natural explosion in the coal reserves of the own boat.

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