Havana, Feb. 15—At 9:45 o'clock this evening a terrible explosion took place on board the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. Many persons were killed or wounded. . . .
As yet the cause of the explosion is not apparent. The wounded sailors of the Maine are unable to explain it. It is believed that the battleship is totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole city. The windows were broken in nearly all the houses. The correspondent of the Associated Press says he has conversed with several of the wounded sailors and understands from them that the explosion took place while they were asleep, so that they can give no particulars as to the cause.
—The San Francisco Call, February 16, 1898
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the excerpt, how does this newspaper article compare to the yellow journalism articles written about the explosion of the battleship Maine in 1898?
A. This article is more biased than the yellow journalism articles.
B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
C. This article is generally exaggerated in tone while the yellow journalism articles were not.
D. This article is similar in tone to yellow journalism articles.
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5 of 25 Answered
B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
Havana, Feb. 15—At 9:45 o'clock this evening a terrible explosion took place on board the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. Many persons were killed or wounded. . . .
As yet the cause of the explosion is not apparent. The wounded sailors of the Maine are unable to explain it. It is believed that the battleship is totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole city. The windows were broken in nearly all the houses. The correspondent of the Associated Press says he has conversed with several of the wounded sailors and understands from them that the explosion took place while they were asleep, so that they can give no particulars as to the cause.
—The San Francisco Call, February 16, 1898
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the excerpt, how does this newspaper article compare to the yellow journalism articles written about the explosion of the battleship Maine in 1898?
A. This article is more biased than the yellow journalism articles.
B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
C. This article is generally exaggerated in tone while the yellow journalism articles were not.
D. This article is similar in tone to yellow journalism articles.
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5 of 25 Answered
B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
To which of the following can the quick American victory in the Spanish-American War be attributed?
A. the Cavalry unit of the Rough Riders victory
B. expert preparation in the Pacific and Caribbean
C. the Buffalo Soldiers’ victory
D. the military support of the Cubans
B. expert preparation in the Pacific and Caribbean.
“If we intend to say ‘Hands off’ to the powers of Europe, then sooner or later we must keep order ourselves.”
—Theodore Roosevelt, quoted in T. R.: The Last Romantic (Brands)
Use the quote to answer the question.
What future U.S. policy toward Latin America is suggested by this quotation from Theodore Roosevelt?
A. The United States would remain neutral in Latin American affairs.
B. The United States would work with European countries to control Latin America.
C. The United States would join with Latin America to resist all European interference in the Americas.
D. The United States would become more involved in Latin America and keep European countries out.
D. The United States would become more involved in Latin America and keep European countries out.
Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal in Panama?
A. to establish a Latin American military base
B. to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods
C. to support Panama in its rebellion against Colombia
D. to punish Latin American nations for not paying their foreign debts
B. to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods.
Which of the following is the most likely reason why many Mexicans were opposed to American investment in their country?
A. American leaders overthrew the successful government of Porfirio Díaz.
B. Many Mexicans wanted to invest their own money in property and businesses in Mexico.
C. Most Mexicans remained poor while Americans invested in Mexico’s unfair economy.
D. American soldiers used brutal force while protecting American investments in Mexico.