Question

Which foreign power was blamed for the sinking of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898?

A. Great Britain
B. France
C. Spain
D. Mexico
Which of the following did NOT support the annexation of Hawaii to the United States?
A. President William McKinley
B. business leaders in Hawaii
C. President Grover Cleveland
D. Christian missionaries

Answer 1

It was "Spain" that was blamed for the sinking of the USS Maine on February 15, 1898, since this was a major catalyst for the Spanish American War, and it was "Grover Cleveland" who did not support the annexation of Hawaii to the United States, since they believed there was too little information available about the pros and cons.