Why did the united states declare war with spain on april 21, 1898?

to test the strength of its newly developed military and navy

to annex the philippines, puerto rico, and guam

to avenge the sinking of a us battleship by "butcher" weyler

to free the cubans and protect american interests

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.