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The Spanish-American War

Question 9 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

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.
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