Question

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which option best completes the graphic organizer?

causes of the spanish-american war
spanish atrocities in cuba
yellow journalism in the united states
?

a. tensions between the united states and cuba
b. the cuban struggle for independence from spain
c. u.s. imperialism in the caribbean and latin america
d. the outcome of the 1896 presidential election

Explanation:

Analyze the graphic organizer

Using the Spanish-American War knowledge point

The graphic organizer lists causes of the Spanish-American War:

• Spanish atrocities in Cuba
• Yellow journalism in the United States
• ?

We need to identify which option represents another major cause of this conflict.

Evaluate the options

Using the Spanish-American War knowledge point

• A. Tensions between the United States and Cuba: Incorrect. The US supported Cuban independence against Spain; they were not primary adversaries before the war.
• B. The Cuban struggle for independence from Spain: Correct. The ongoing Cuban rebellion (the Cuban War of Independence) deeply concerned US humanitarian, political, and economic interests, serving as a primary catalyst for US intervention.
• C. U.S. imperialism in the Caribbean and Latin America: Incorrect. While US imperialism was a motivating factor for expansionists, the immediate causes of the war itself centered on the Cuban situation and Spanish colonial rule.
• D. The outcome of the 1896 presidential election: Incorrect. While William McKinley was elected, the election itself was not a direct cause of the war.

Therefore, Option B is the most accurate direct cause.

Answer:

• A. Tensions between the United States and Cuba
• B. The Cuban struggle for independence from Spain (Correct answer)
• C. U.S. imperialism in the Caribbean and Latin America
• D. The outcome of the 1896 presidential election