Question

naval officers think the maine was destroyed by a spanish mine
hidden mine or a sunken torpedo believed to have been the weapon used against the american man-of-war—officers and men tell thrilling stories of being blown into the air amid a mass of shattered steel and exploding shells—survivors, brought to key west scout the idea of accident—spanish officials pro; test too much—our cabinet orders a searching inquiry—journal sends divers to havana to report upon the condition of the wreck.
the us utilized the media to encourage warfare in cuba. analyze the article above and match the statement that best describes this movement:
a. the sweeping political popularity of william jennings bryan
b. the efforts of the united states to control mexico
c. the destruction of united states sugar plantations by hawaiians
d. the use of yellow journalism to encourage americans to support the war with spain

Explanation:

The article headline and subheading suggest sensationalized reporting about the USS Maine's destruction, aiming to sway public opinion. Yellow journalism (sensational, biased reporting) was used to push for war with Spain. Option A is about Bryan's popularity (unrelated), B about Mexico (unrelated), C about Hawaii/sugar (unrelated). Only D matches the media's role in encouraging war with Spain.

Answer:

D. the use of yellow journalism to encourage Americans to support the war with Spain