Question

question 3
match each group with their respective reasons for supporting a war with spain.
newspaper publishers (yellow journalists)
americans with nostalgia for the past
corporations
leaders of the cuba libre movement
choose
seizing cuba and puerto rico would provide more land for sugar production
the us military (especially its navy) would greatly help cubans in their struggles against spain
war means sensational stories
perceived similarities between the american revolution and the struggles of cubans
the monroe doctrine mandated american intervention in cuba and puerto rico

question 4
what were the recommendations of an influent naval policy? select all that apply.
□ expand (overseas) the network of bases to support
□ expand the size and might of the american navy
□ figure out how to use steam power in ships, makin
□ construct a canal between the atlantic and pacific

Explanation:

For Question 3 (Matching):

1. Newspaper Publishers (Yellow Journalists): They used sensationalized stories to drive public support for war, which boosted their circulation.
2. Americans With Nostalgia For The Past: They drew parallels between the Cuban struggle and the American Revolution, framing Cuba's fight as a similar fight for independence.
3. Corporations: Cuba and Puerto Rico had valuable land for sugar production, which would benefit corporate economic interests.
4. Leaders of the Cuba Libre Movement: They believed U.S. military (naval) support would be critical to Cuba's fight against Spanish rule.

For Question 4 (Select All That Apply):

These are core recommendations from Alfred Thayer Mahan's influential naval policy work, which argued for a strong, modern navy and global infrastructure to support U.S. power.

Answer:

Question 3 Matches:

• Newspaper Publishers (Yellow Journalists): War means sensational stories
• Americans With Nostalgia For The Past: Perceived similarities between the American Revolution and the struggles of Cubans
• Corporations: Seizing Cuba and Puerto Rico would provide more land for sugar production
• Leaders of the Cuba Libre Movement: The US military (especially its navy) would greatly help Cubans in their struggles against Spain

Question 4 Selected Options:

• Expand (overseas) the network of bases to support
• Expand the size and might of the American Navy
• Figure out how to use steam power in ships, making
• Construct a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific