Explain, would the usa have gotten involved in the spanish america war if the uss maine hadn’t exploded?

Remember the Maine! On February 15, 1898, an explosion of unknown origin sank the battleship U.S.S. Maine in the Havana, Cuba harbor, killing 266 of the 354 crew members. The sinking of the Maine incited United States' passions against Spain, eventually leading to a naval blockade of Cuba and a declaration of war.

the answer is a) to be able to obey them.