Question

in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the united states expanded its territory. this period saw the acquisition of alaska and pursuit of opportunities in cuba, located approximately 90 miles off the coast of florida.
pursuit of cuban territory:
the united states interest in cuba arose from its proximity, military significance, and economic potential with sugar plantations.

• negotiations with spain: the u.s. under president william mckinley expressed interest in buying cuba from spain. spains insulting rejection of this offer marked a diplomatic turning point.

josé martí and the cuban revolution:
amid cuban-spanish tensions, josé martí sought refuge in america due to persecution for leading a revolt.

• yellow journalism influence: martí used yellow journalism to raise american awareness, embellishing stories to depict spain negatively.
• impact on u.s. leadership: stories of spanish atrocities, such as throwing children to sharks, caught president mckinleys attention.

the road to the spanish-american war:
heightened tensions in cuba, fueled by diplomatic setbacks and exaggerated journalism, set the stage for the spanish-american war.

• turning point: failed negotiations, yellow journalism influence, and public sentiment pushed the u.s. towards intervention, leading to the 1898 spanish-american war outbreak.

josé martí was a cuban activist that attempted to do which of the following in cuba in the late 1800s?
assassinate the united states president
lead a revolution against the spanish
blow up the u.s.s maine in havana

Explanation:

The text states "Amid Cuban - Spanish tensions, José Martí sought refuge in America due to persecution for leading a revolt." This directly indicates that Martí was involved in leading a revolution against the Spanish. There is no mention in the text about him attempting to assassinate the U.S. president or blowing up the U.S.S Maine.

Answer:

B. lead a revolution against the Spanish