Question

what incident was a considerable cause of the sentiments leading to the spanish - american war?
the explosion of uss maine
the gulf of tonkin incident
the citizen genet affair

Explanation:

The Spanish - American War was significantly influenced by the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. The Gulf of Tonkin incident was related to the Vietnam War, and the Citizen Genet affair was during the early US - France relations. So the correct incident for the Spanish - American War is the explosion of USS Maine.

Answer:

A. the explosion of USS Maine