Which does not describe a cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?

One factor that does not describe a cause of the Spanish-American War is the desire for American expansionism into Europe. The war was primarily driven by issues related to Cuban independence, the explosion of the USS Maine, and sensationalist journalism (yellow journalism) that stirred public sentiment against Spain. Additionally, economic interests in Cuba and the broader context of Imperialism played significant roles. However, European expansion was not a direct cause of the conflict.