Question

Which of these events was used as a reason to go to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War?

the attack on Key West, Florida
the sinking of the USS Maine
the assassination of President McKinley
Spain taking over Cuban industries

Answer 1

It was primarily the "sinking of the USS Maine" that was used as a reason to go to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War, since this was blamed on the Spanish.

Answer 2

It was primarily the "sinking of the USS Maine" that was used as a reason to go to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War, since this was blamed on the Spanish.