Question

Which of the following options best explains the American public's feelings toward Cuba's fight for independence?

They American public was not supportive of the fight because Americans had generally negative feelings towards Cubans.
The American public was supportive of the Cuban cause because it reminded them of their own battle for independence.
The American public was not supportive of Cuban independence because they felt it would hurt American security in the Western Hemisphere.
The American public was supportive of Cuban independence because they hoped America could then take over Cuba as a territory.

Answer 1

The best answer is:
- The American public was supportive of the Cuban cause because it reminded them of their own battle for independence.

Brief explanation: Many Americans saw parallels between Cuba's struggle and the American Revolution, and sensationalist "yellow" journalism highlighted Spanish atrocities, generating popular sympathy. While there were also expansionist voices who wanted control of Cuba, broad public feeling was primarily sympathetic.