The Spanish-American War of 1898 is seen as a prime example of the "new manifest destiny.". All of the following are motivational factors for America's entry into this war except
a. desire of the United States to come to the defense of Cubans believed to be ill-treated by the Spanish.
b. the sinking of the USS Maine.
c. the personal attack on President McKinley.
d. the conclusion of the Louisiana Purchase.
e. Spanish reform efforts were viewed as unsatisfactory by Americans.
D
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A) getting rid of Medicare. B) reducing Social Security. C) getting rid of Medicaid. D) putting Social Security taxes into private accounts. E) putting Medicaid taxes into trust funds.
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