Destruction of the Maine

Major destroyed (February 15, 1898), this was an event before the Spanish - American War, where a mysterious explosion caused American warships main to sink to the harbor of Havana. Destruction of Maine was one of a series of events that America was to intervene in the Cuban struggle for Spanish independence that began in 1895.

As part of a settlement against the Spanish authorities in January 1898, it was partially carried out to protect the lives and property of Americans who were threatened by recent confusion and possibly sent to Havana Port. On February 15, a ship sank with an explosion, 260 seafarers died. Spain proposed to take responsibility for arbitration, but the exact cause of the disaster has not been determined. However, some American newspapers have caught this incident and some have created a general slogan "remember Maine State and go to hell with Spain!"

The war between America and Spain seemed inevitable after the aircraft carrier was destroyed at Havana Port in Maine on February 15, 1898. Although the reality of war was forced to be slightly modified, much of the concept proposed in the "Sikard Plan" was implemented: strong Cuban blockade; support of insurgents; action against the Spanish army in the Philippines and Puerto Rico ; And the formation of runways in the Spanish waters Squadron Perhaps more importantly, almost all programs require purchasing or leasing merchant ships as auxiliary cruisers, containers and transport. The data provided in the attached list and the inspiration for prompt action are used as the basis for important decisions in the prewar weeks.

Major destroyed (February 15, 1898), this was an event before the Spanish - American War, where a mysterious explosion caused American warships main to sink to the harbor of Havana. Destruction of Maine was one of a series of events that intervened in Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain which began in 1895. In January 1898, as part of a settlement to the Spanish authorities and to protect the wealth and property of American citizens, these citizens may be sent to Havana port threatened by recent riots. On February 15, a ship sank with an explosion, 260 seafarers died. Spain proposed to take responsibility for arbitration, but the exact cause of the disaster has not been determined. However, some American newspapers picked up the incident and created a general slogan "Remember Maine State and go to Spain and Hell!"

The destruction of Maine did not lead to an immediate declaration of war on Spain. But this event created an atmosphere almost impossible to settle peacefully. The Spanish - American War began in April 1898 after a two month sinking. Supporters of the war used the phrase "Learn Maine State! Let's go to Spain and Hell!" This episode focuses on public concern about the Cuban crisis, but the William McKinley government did not mention it as a casino. Some people already had a tendency to fight against Spain due to atrocities and uncontrollability in Cuba.