The United States declaration of war on Spain in 1898 _____________________.

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The United States declaration of war on Spain in 1898 did indeed come after Spain made some diplomatic concessions to the United States, but these concessions were not enough to prevent the war. Spain attempted to address some of the concerns raised by the United States regarding its treatment of Cuba, but the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor and the U.S. public's demand for action against Spain ultimately led to the declaration of war.

The United States Declaration of War on Spain in 1898