U.S.S. Maine

   

The U.S.S. Maine was one of the first United States Battleships to be constructed. The U.S.S. Maine was sent to Cuba as a "friendly" visit to try to understand what was going on in Cuba and maybe try to help. On February 15, the U.S.S. Maine was shattered by two separate explosions that quickly lead it to sink. 252 men were killed in the explosions. As word spread of the explosions to the U.S., citizens were very quick to blame Spain for the explosions. The explosions caused increased favorability in war with Spain as the words "Remember the Maine" were used as inspiration throughout the war.                                                                   

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