Question

the image is a diagram of the uss maine. to investigate the sinking of this ship, a historian could use this image to create a design for a new version of the ship. compare american ships to spanish ships. learn more about how the uss maine was built. figure out how to build a ship that would not sink.

Explanation:

• Option 1: The diagram is of USS Maine, not for new ship design. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The diagram has no Spanish ship info for comparison. Eliminate.
• Option 3: A diagram of USS Maine's structure helps historians learn about its construction, relevant to investigating its sinking (as construction affects sinking). Correct.
• Option 4: The diagram is about USS Maine, not general unsinkable ship design. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. learn more about how the USS Maine was built.