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The Spanish-American War

Question 9 • MO-US History II A

How did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898?

Answer
A
They suggested that Spain should pay for the damages.
B
They wanted President McKinley to begin talks with Spain.
C
They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.
D
They warned against the US reacting too quickly.

Explanation

Yellow journalism used sensational and often unsupported claims to attract readers. After the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898, these newspapers blamed Spain and urged the United States to go to war, helping fuel public support for the Spanish-American War. The correct choice is C: they blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.

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