Why was the uss maine sent to cuba in 1898

Considering the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of money as well as the gold standard, do you agree or disagree with the us government’s decision to discontinue the gold standard? justify your response.

Which statement can be said to be true after examining this map? (1 point) christianity remained popular in egypt after 400 ad. christianity was the only religion in the roman empire until 476 ad. christianity expanded in the roman empire after 325 ad. christianity did not expand beyond the boundaries of the roman empire by 476 ad

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?