Question

how did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the uss maine exploded in cuba in 1898?
○ they suggested that spain should pay for the damages.
○ they wanted president mckinley to begin talks with spain.
○ they blamed spain for the explosion and called for the us to declare war.
○ they warned against the us reacting too quickly.

Explanation:

Yellow journalism in the late 19th century was characterized by sensationalized and often inaccurate reporting to attract readers. When the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898, yellow - press newspapers, without sufficient evidence, blamed Spain for the explosion. Their goal was to stir up public sentiment in favor of the United States declaring war on Spain (which was part of the lead - up to the Spanish - American War). The first option about just suggesting Spain pay for damages is not in line with their sensationalist approach. The second option of wanting McKinley to talk with Spain goes against their war - mongering tendency. The fourth option of warning against quick reaction is also opposite to their style of promoting conflict for sensationalism.

Answer:

C. They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.