Question

MULTI CHOICE

Answer 1

The Spanish navy blockaded the Hawaiian island

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Americans sympathized with Cubans who wanted independence

B.  Yellow journalists wrote sensational reports of Spanish atrocities.

Explanation:

United States declared war against Spain on April 21, 1898. It was first overseas dispute fought by US and involved campaigns in Philippines and Cuba. U.S support  to Cuba and Filipinos for independence from Spain and the explosion of U.S.S Maine in Havana Harbour were the two main reasons for the war. US acquired Spanish territories in Latin America and Pacific.

Yellow journalism also helped to swing the public opinion in support of the war and published sensational, inaccurate news attract readers. In 1898 when USS maine was bombed, they immediately pointed to the Spanish and roused public interest.