Question

1. which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the united states to declare war on spain in 1898?

a) isolationist policy

b) yellow journalism
c) labor union pressure
d) destruction of uss maine

Explanation:

The US declared war on Spain in 1898 mainly due to the destruction of the USS Maine battleship in Havana Harbor. Although yellow journalism amplified public sentiment, the direct trigger was the sinking of the USS Maine, which was widely attributed to Spain at the time. Isolationist policy opposed war, and labor union pressure was not a key factor.

Answer:

d) Destruction of USS Maine