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Imperialism and World War I — Test

Question 17 • US History

Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

Answer
A
Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.
B
The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening.
C
Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
D
The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States.
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