Question

the photograph shows the uss maine, which sank in 1898. which question might a historian ask to investigate what happened? ○ how many people are in the photograph? ○ where did the sinking take place? ○ who took this photograph? ○ why did the military use this kind of ship?

Explanation:

To investigate what happened to the USS Maine (which sank in 1898), a historian would focus on questions related to the event's context. "Where did the sinking take place?" is relevant as location helps understand the event's circumstances (e.g., political, environmental factors around that place). The other options: "How many people are in the photograph?" focuses on the photo's content, not the sinking event; "Who took this photograph?" is about the photographer, not the sinking; "Why did the military use this kind of ship?" is about ship usage, not the sinking event.

Answer:

B. Where did the sinking take place?