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What major event led to the U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War?(1 point) Responses Pressure from pro-imperialist politicians Pressure from pro-imperialist politicians Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor US Annexation of Cuba US Annexation of Cuba Cuban rebels fighting against Spanish rule Cuban rebels fighting against Spanish rule Question 2 How did yellow journalism impact the public's understanding of the war?(1 point) Responses It distorted facts and exaggerated events. It distorted facts and exaggerated events. It provided in-depth analysis of the conflict. It provided in-depth analysis of the conflict. It encouraged critical thinking and reflection. It encouraged critical thinking and reflection. It presented multiple perspectives on the war. It presented multiple perspectives on the war. Question 3 How did victory in the Spanish-American War increase the U.S.'s ability to expand its military power to other parts of the world?(1 point) Responses Military officers from acquired Spanish territories provided the U.S. Army and Navy with much needed skills and training. Military officers from acquired Spanish territories provided the U.S. Army and Navy with much needed skills and training. Acquiring Spanish territories in the Pacific and Caribbean provided the U.S. with strategically located naval bases. Acquiring Spanish territories in the Pacific and Caribbean provided the U.S. with strategically located naval bases. Acquiring Spanish ships and artillery provided much needed equipment to the U.S. Army and Navy. Acquiring Spanish ships and artillery provided much needed equipment to the U.S. Army and Navy. Indigenous peoples in acquired Spanish territories provided a much needed boost in personnel to the U.S. Army. Indigenous peoples in acquired Spanish territories provided a much needed boost in personnel to the U.S. Army.

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Here are the answers to your questions regarding the Spanish-American War:

**Question 1:** What major event led to the U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War?
- **Response:** Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor

**Question 2:** How did yellow journalism impact the public's understanding of the war?
- **Response:** It distorted facts and exaggerated events.

**Question 3:** How did victory in the Spanish-American War increase the U.S.'s ability to expand its military power to other parts of the world?
- **Response:** Acquiring Spanish territories in the Pacific and Caribbean provided the U.S. with strategically located naval bases.