| A | B |
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| Reason of SAW 1 | Protection of American business interests in Cuba. |
| Reason of SAW 2 | American support of Cuban Rebels to gain independence from Spain. |
| Reason of SAW 3 | Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the USS Maine. |
| Reason of SAW 4 | Exaggerated news reports of events (yellow journalism) |
| Results of SAW 1 | The US emerged as a world power. |
| Results of SAW 2 | Cuba gained independence from Spain. |
| Results of SAW 3 | The US gained possession of the Guam and Puerto Rico. |
| Results of SAW Also 3 | The US gained possession of the Philippines |
