Which of the following correctly describes the series of events which led up to the war between the united states and spain?

select one:
a. france encouraged the united states to invade spain, spain retaliated with an invasion on florida.
b. the united states attacked the cuban rebels which caused spain to invade florida.
c. cuban rebels invaded texas, us troops were sent to cuba and fought with spain to put down the rebellion.
d. american newspapers sensationalized events, the de lome letter was published, uss maine exploded.