Which of the following was a factor leading to the U.S. decision to declare war on Spain in 1898? a. isolation

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Which of the following was a factor leading to the U.S. decision to declare war on Spain in 1898? a. isolationist policy b. labor union pressure c. yellow journalism d. unrestricted naval warfare

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c. yellow journalism

Sensationalist reporting by newspapers (notably Hearst and Pulitzer) exaggerated Spanish actions and inflamed public opinion—especially after the USS Maine exploded in Havana—helping push the U.S. toward war.

Which of the following was a factor leading to the U.S. decision to declare war on Spain in 1898? a. isolationist policy b. labor union pressure c. yellow journalism d. unrestricted naval warfare

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