The battleship Maine was sent to Cuba to
a. provoke a war with Spain.
b. protect and evacuate American citizens.
c. show U.S. support for the Cuban revolution against Spain.
d. gain U.S. control of Havana harbor.
e. demonstrate the power of the new U.S. steel navy.
b
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