Question

what does the article suggest about the relationship between public opinion and government action in 1898 1 government decisions were made independently of public pressure 2 public outrage, fueled by newspapers , influenced the push toward war 3 newspapers followed government orders when reporting the event 4 public opinion opposed military involvement. which evidence from the article best supports this conclusion 1 the navy investigation occurred after the war began 2 newspapers avoided assigning blame for the explosion 3 congress adopted a joint resolution for war shortly after widespread public outrage 4 Spain declared war before any American reaction

Answer 1

Conclusion: 2 — public outrage, fueled by newspapers, influenced the push toward war.

Best supporting evidence: 3 — congress adopted a joint resolution for war shortly after widespread public outrage.

Brief justification: the article links sensational newspaper coverage and public anger to rapid congressional action (the joint resolution), showing public opinion helped drive the government toward war.