Question

imperialism quiz
which of the following describes a cause of the spanish american war?
the spanish launched a land attack on the united states
yellow journalism stirred up american anger toward spain
france declared war on spain and the u.s. was allied with france
the u.s. announced the \open door policy\

Explanation:

Yellow journalism exaggerated events (like the sinking of the USS Maine) to stir public anger against Spain. Spain did not launch a land attack on the US. The US was not allied with France against Spain in this context. The "Open - Door Policy" was related to China, not a cause of the Spanish - American War.

Answer:

Yellow Journalism stirred up American anger toward Spain.