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Which factor had the greatest effect in contributing to the Spanish-American War?

A. The rumored assassination of President McKinley by the Spanish
OB. The U.S. invasion of Guam
OC. The attack on the United States from Cuba
OD. The sinking of the USS Maine

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D. The sinking of the USS Maine.

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d) the sinking of the uss maine

Step-by-step explanation:

the uss main was sunk in February 15, 1898, and many newspapers claimed that this ship was sunk by the Spanish, which caused many Americans to be angry, and in response, America declared war on the Spanish

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