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FSOT World Hist and Geography

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Question: 11. In which conflict did the United States defend its Monroe Doctrine, declaring war after the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine? A. War of 1812 B. Spanish American War C. World War II D. World War I
Answer: 11. B. The U.S.S. Maine sunk in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, cause unknown, furthering tensions between the United States and Spain. The U.S. saw Spain as violating the Monroe Doctrine's principles by attempting to retain possession of Cuba and other American colonies despite independence movements.