The explosion of the American battleship The Maine was blamed on Spanish officials in Cuba, although further evidence suggests that the tragedy was an accident. Nevertheless, “war hysteria swept the Country,” (Brinkley 560). “Yellow journalism” had blown up the event so much that Americans came up with battle cries such as, “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” (Bailey 648). What had begun as desires to emancipate the tyrannized Cubans manifested into personal issues with Spain caused by “yellow journalism” and supported by staunch American
The explosion of the American battleship The Maine was blamed on Spanish officials in Cuba, although further evidence suggests that the tragedy was an accident. Nevertheless, “war hysteria swept the Country,” (Brinkley 560). “Yellow journalism” had blown up the event so much that Americans came up with battle cries such as, “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” (Bailey 648). What had begun as desires to emancipate the tyrannized Cubans manifested into personal issues with Spain caused by “yellow journalism” and supported by staunch American