Question

(lc)
after the spanish - american war, the united states supported the independence of which of the following?
cuba
guam
nicaragua
the philippines
question 8
(mc)
which statement describes public opinion in the united states before and during the spanish - american war?
labor unions rallied a reluctant public to give full support to the war effort.
us citizens were highly critical of president mckinleys decisions.
journalists had an important influence on americans attitudes about the war.
us citizens had little confidence in the ability of the united states to win the war quickly.

Explanation:

1. After the Spanish - American War, the United States initially supported Cuban independence as part of the Teller Amendment which stated that the US would not annex Cuba after helping it gain freedom from Spain.
2. During the Spanish - American War, yellow journalism by journalists had a significant impact on public opinion in the US, fueling war - fever and influencing Americans' attitudes about the war.

Answer:

1. A. Cuba
2. C. Journalists had an important influence on Americans' attitudes about the war.