Why did the united states declare war with spain on april 21, 1898? a. to test the strength of its newly developed military and navy b. to annex the philippines, puerto rico, and guam c. to avenge the sinking of a us battleship by "butcher" weyler d. to free the cubans and protect american interests

Which of these was one of the most important aspects of washington's presidency a. he did not consider how his actions would affect later presidents b. he came to believe that political parties would be good for the country. c. he insisted that congress make specific rules about the duties of the president d. he did not take advantage of the opportunity to keep the power the country offered him.