All of the following are reasons the u. s declared war on spain except:

a. to take control of guam

b. sympathy for their desire for independence

c. sinking of the uss maine

d. protect our business interest

A.

Explanation:

The U.S had no desire to take control of Guam but the tensions were high between the U.S and Spain..  But what really started the was was the sinking of the USS Maine.

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