Question

what happened as a result of the destruction of the uss maine?

a. the united states sent a fleet of warships to spain.

b. rebel leaders met to decide on a constitution for cuba.

c. newspapers in the united states used the event to further turn public opinion against spain.

d. spain was proven to have caused the explosion.

Explanation:

• Option A: The US didn't send a fleet to Spain right after the Maine's destruction.
• Option B: Rebel leaders meeting for Cuba's constitution isn't related to the Maine's destruction.
• Option C: Yellow journalism (US newspapers) used the Maine's destruction to sway public opinion against Spain, which is accurate.
• Option D: Spain was never proven to have caused the explosion.

Answer:

C. Newspapers in the United States used the event to further turn public opinion against Spain.