What events led to the spanish-american war that began in 1898?

The events that led to the Spanish-American war were America's support of the ongoing struggle by Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule, and the mysterious explosion of the battleship the U.S.S. Maine in the Havana Harbor.

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answer: ensure protection from communism

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the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.

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