Question

Reasons for the Spanish-American War
Immediate
-to avenge the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Moral
-to help Cuba gain independence from Spain
Political
-to gain prestige as a world power
Economic
- ?

What was an economic reason for the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?

Answer 1

U.S.S Maine, to help Cuba gain independence, to gain prestige as a world power, economic reason was to gain land

Answer 2

Answer:

to protect United States business interests in Cuba

Explanation:

The United States declared war on Spain soon after the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine off the coast of Cuba. The Maine had been sent to Cuba to protect the lives of American civilians who were living on the island during the revolution against Spain. Many American civilians were in Cuba because American companies were doing business there. American companies were worried that Cuba's trade with the United States would be disrupted by the civil war, so the United States had another reason to fight against Spain.