At the end of the nineteenth century, tensions were rising between spain and cuba. many americans supported cuba and blamed spain for the explosion of an american battleship in havana harbor. in april 1898, congress declared war on spain.

how did spanish authorities respond to the rebel attacks led by josé martí?

a. spanish authorities herded cubans into reconcentration camps to deprive rebels of recruits.

b. spanish authorities asked for u. s. in capturing martí and his rebels.

c. spanish authorities agreed to grant cuba its independence in 1898.

d. spanish authorities agreed to give food to rebels in return for peace.