Which event in Havana harbor was a primary catalyst that the American press used to justify declaring war on Spain in 1898?

A series of failed diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. ambassador and the Spanish governor.

The assassination of an American diplomat visiting the island.

The mysterious explosion of the U.S. battleship USS Maine.

The capture of American civilians by Spanish soldiers in the city.

What was the most significant long-term consequence for the United States following its victory in the Spanish-American War?

It entered a period of economic depression due to war costs.

It adopted a foreign policy of strict isolationism.

It emerged as a major global military power.

It formed a permanent military alliance with Spain.

The beginning of its industrial revolution.

A successful revitalization of its colonial holdings in Africa.

The effective end of the once-vast Spanish empire.

The establishment of a new democratic republic.

To provide accurate, unbiased reporting on the Cuban fight for independence.

To promote a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Spain.

To increase newspaper sales by publishing sensationalized and exaggerated stories of Spanish cruelty.

To expose corruption within the United States military and government.