Which of the following best identifies a cause of the Spanish-American War?
O the destructive behavior of the Spanish navy
O the sensationalized headlines by yellow journalists in the U.S.
O the desire of President McKinley for vengeance over the sinking of the Maine
O the large number of Spanish casualties that led to Spain's retaliation againstU.S. forces

Considering the available options and the image in the question above, the statement that best identifies a cause of the Spanish-American War is "the sensationalized headlines by yellow journalists in the U.S."

What are sensationalized headlines by yellow journalists?

Sensationalized headlines by Yellow Journalists is a form of media coverage in which journalists use or emphasize titles and pictures to depict events over facts.

Towards the Spanish-American war in 1898, many American journalists emphasized sensation to drive the people and government to support the war against Spain.

This is evident in the image shown in this question, where it was reported that Maine (a city in the US) was exploded through a bomb or torpedo conducted by Spain.

Hence, in this case, it is concluded that the correct answer is option B. "the sensationalized headlines by yellow journalists in the U.S."

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