Question

1. what two events led americans to call for war against spain?

Explanation:

To determine the two events leading Americans to call for war against Spain (Spanish - American War), we recall historical events:

1. The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898. This incident, with the loss of many American lives, was widely publicized and blamed on Spain (though the actual cause was later debated), fueling anti - Spanish sentiment.
2. Yellow journalism (sensationalist newspaper reporting) that exaggerated Spanish atrocities in Cuba (where Cuba was fighting for independence from Spain) and the Maine incident, whipping up public outrage and support for war. The Cuban War of Independence's impact, with stories of Spanish oppression, also contributed, but the Maine explosion and yellow journalism - driven public outrage were key triggers.

Answer:

The two events were: 1. The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor (1898). 2. Sensationalist (yellow) journalism depicting Spanish atrocities in Cuba and exaggerating the Maine incident, which stirred public outrage for war against Spain.