Question

multiple choice 1 point
yellow journalists, such as joseph pulitzer and willaim randolph hearst, created support for the spanish - american war by writing articles about the _.
political popularity of william jennings bryan.
striking of the united states battleship maine in havana harbor.
destruction of united states sugar plantations by hawaiians.
efforts of the united states to control mexico.

Explanation:

Yellow journalists like Pulitzer and Hearst used sensationalism. The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor was a key event they exploited. Bryan's political popularity wasn't related to war support. Sugar plantations in Hawaii and US - Mexico control efforts are not relevant to the Spanish - American War context here.

Answer:

B. sinking of the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor.