Question

week 6
day 1
american imperialism
engaging with the topic

1. how did yellow journalism contribute to the spanish - american war?

a. it generated anti - spanish opinion through sensational stories.
b. it published accounts of how the united states needed to expand
c. it provided accounts hostile to cuban rebels.
d. it published accounts of how the united states needed to annex

1. what was a social reason for american expansion overseas?

a. a need for more overseas markets
b. a belief that those of european origin were superior to other ra
c. a policy that the united states needed to expand its naval pow
d. a feeling of sympathy for oppressed cubans

1. what was a cause of the spanish - american war?

a. the explosion of an american naval ship
b. the harsh treatment of spanish nationals by cuba
c. the desire for more markets to sell to overseas
d. the acquisition of overseas territory by the united states

Explanation:

Question 2

Yellow journalism used sensational stories to influence public opinion. To contribute to the Spanish - American War, it would generate anti - Spanish sentiment. Option A says it generated anti - Spanish opinion through sensational stories, which matches the role of yellow journalism. Option B is about US expansion (not anti - Spanish opinion generation), Option C is hostile to Cuban rebels (not directly anti - Spanish for war support), Option D is about US annexation (not about generating anti - Spanish opinion).

A social reason for American overseas expansion. Option B is about the belief in European - origin superiority (a social - ideological belief). Option A is economic (need for markets), Option C is naval (military), Option D is sympathy for Cubans (more of a humanitarian/foreign policy, not a core social reason like racial - ideological belief).

A cause of the Spanish - American War. The explosion of the USS Maine (American naval ship) was a key event that led to war, as it was blamed on Spain. Option B is incorrect (Cuba was under Spanish rule, so harsh treatment of Spanish nationals by Cuba is wrong). Option C is economic (a factor but not a direct cause of the war). Option D is a result of the war, not a cause.

Answer:

A. It generated anti - Spanish opinion through sensational stories.

Question 3